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Posted by Ridley Scoot on May 8, 2006, 4:13 pm
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> My question is, should I try to remove some of the
> fish?
[....]
> My alternative is to leave well enough alone.
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> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks
> Rick
Rick,
As far as the "well enough" option, hopefully some other will be able
to provide a more experienced opinion. In lieu of that, here's what I
can tell you:
I've read in a few places that some (all?) Julie species co-habitate
fine with multiple generations of fry. Hopefully that means you are OK
on the Julie front.
I'm sure that with all the other predators/opportunists in the tank
there will be some degree of predation of the fry. This may establish
a workable "balance" in the fish population. (aka "well enough")
However, your tank isn't getting any bigger.
Regardless of whether the community will socially establish itself,
that sounds to me like a loaded tank. Given that, having a
persistently increasing bio-load (young fish growing up and new fish
being born) isn't probably the best plan.
I'd consider removing at least one of those populations of fish (I
suggest N. leleupi). I would wager on minimal problems going forward
if you can.
Good luck!
-Matt
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