Red fin wrasse aggression. Please help!!

Chris C · Dec 21, 2015

Has anyone experienced Red Fin Wrasse (C. rubripinnis) being a bully? Mine peacocks in front of other fish and attacks them every now and then. No one really seriously hurt apart from a purple firefish minor broken fins. He's well fed and I don't know what caused the aggression. Please help!

eatbreakfast · Dec 21, 2015

He is displaying to other planktivores, establishing his dominance to any rivals or possible mates that may venture into his territory. I wouldn't worry about it.

evolved · Dec 21, 2015

koifour · Dec 21, 2015

I had one which is very aggressive toward other wrasses and chase around other fish once in a while. I eventually removed the fish because I like to keep many different fairy wrasses.

Chris C · Dec 22, 2015

@koifour They're quite a fast swimmer. How did you manage to catch them?

4FordFamily · Dec 22, 2015

eatbreakfast said:
He is displaying to other planktivores, establishing his dominance to any rivals or possible mates that may venture into his territory. I wouldn't worry about it.

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