aggressive rainbow shark

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dizzcat
 
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by dizzcat

I have a Rainbow shark that is over 6" now. He is extremely aggressive and is in with African Mbuna, which are very aggressive fish. He holds his own with them! I would take him back because he will get even bigger and a 29 gallon is just not big enough for him. It will just get worse as he claims more territory.


Zambize4899
 
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by Zambize4899

I've had many sharks. You need to take the rainbow shark back to the store or get a larger tank. He's being aggressive because he doesn't have enough room. Rainbow sharks are highly territorial and need more space than the typical one inch per gallon. They will claim a space in the tank and generally leave everyone alone if no one invades their space, but 29 gallons, particularly with the number of fish you have, is too small for your shark to claim a territory. I've had numerous sharks with success in community aquariums, but they need a large tank, with a minimal number of tank mates. Also, he probably killed the SAE because you can't keep other fish with similar body shape or coloration as the rainbow shark.

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