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Yeah, it's not unheard of, I've read that sixlines will occasionally exhibit this behaviour, seems like you're witnessing it firsthand.

You might be able to make do in a small space, but that doesn't mean it's ideal. Just like how you could get by in a tiny apartment, but wouldn't you rather have a big house with plenty of room to breathe? For clowns, a minimum of 30 gallons is really the way to go if you want them to live their ...

I believe they can thrive in a smaller tank, at least up to about 3 inches in length. The usual nanotank considerations still apply, though.

While they may attack smaller shrimp to establish dominance, this is largely limited to their own kind. Incompatibility with arrow crabs is a concern, but they rarely target other tankmates. The idea that they'd actively hunt hermit crabs just doesn't hold up - they lack the technique to take down ...

A larger footprint is ideal for any marine setup.

When selecting a species, keep in mind that a smaller one could thrive in a 75-gallon tank, but if it's expected to exceed 9 inches, a bigger tank would be more suitable due to their inherent nature. This would also provide the opportunity to ...

I think keeping a Diplectrum formosum in a home tank is definitely possible, but it's gonna be a challenge. For a tank setup, I'd recommend going with a vertically compressed one, since these fish are deep-water dwellers. Fine sand and minimal rock would be ideal, as they like to dig and forage for ...

buzzyhive wrote: ↑Thu Apr 24, 2025 8:03 am Also, keep an eye on the zucchini. If it's not blanched, they might ignore it. Learned that the hard way with my Oscars.

Yep, blanching is key. A minute in boiling water softens it up enough for them to go crazy for it.

I'm with you on option 1, removing the fish to a QT and treating with Melafix or Maracyn seems like the way to go.

Freshwater baths are usually my go-to, but I'm not convinced they'd be effective on popeye - might be worth considering, though.

Your water params sound solid, so it's likely just the fish's natural behavior. Adding more hardscape like driftwood or rocks can create barriers to protect the plants. How many Silver Dollars do you have? Overcrowding might be stressing them into nibbling more.

From what I recall, they're supposed to be ready to breed in under a year after birth, so that's probably the timeframe we're looking at for both mollies and tetras.