Big-um Bully

[stewart1019]

Well, actually a little bully. I've got a 20 gal. Just now 3 fish. The latest addition is a dianna hogfish--pretty neat fish. One of the others is a small six-line wrasse. I've had these wrasses in the past with no problem, but this one is bullying the hogfish, big time. The hogfish has found a hiding spot for now, but I'm worried the bullying won't stop. I'm also concerned that if I try to add other small fish, he will be the same way. What's your thoughts? Should I catch the wrasse and find him a new home?

 

[slkotara]

yep my 6 line is the biggest bully also i was so worried when I got my rhomboid wrasse pair but they stuck up for them self and he back off.

 

[bkv1997]

I think the sixline would be fine if you have lots of rockwork and in a slightly larger tank, but in your scenario i think you'll be best removing him.

 

[skinz78]

I had one that killed almost 1/2 of my other fish, I won't even try another.

 

[swampy]

Sounds like a bit of a small tank for 2 aggressive fish. I heard lots of stories about aggressive 6 lines but I'd think about moving the hog as he may out grow your tank, they can get up to about 10". Good luck

 

[boogna]

my latest six line must be a real p*ssy. it doesn't bother any other fish. It is the largest fish in the tank, so maybe that has something to do with it. It does like to eat the face off of shrimp. I got two pep shrimp that ended being a weekend snack.