How Will Your New Fish Get Along?

One of the challenges of putting a new fish in your aquarium is wondering if it will get along with the fish that are already happily swimming in there now.

You can go into internet overload trying to do the research. You really shouldn't put another clown fish in when you already have a mated pair. Putting a little tang in a smallish tank where there is an obvious large 'alpha' tang, may not work so well for the new little guy either. Adding a few more Bangai Cardinals into an existing school may be counter-productive as well.

Each fish has it's typical characteristics, it's expected behavior. Some trigger fish that are normally very docile and yet you end up having to give them a little net time-out if they try to attack the new lion fish you just put in your fish only tank!

Yes, fish are territorial and have their own personalities. And, some very strange. A Lunar Wrasse is a bit of a lunatic, sometimes ~ most of the time ~ but then I've seen a few that are very mellow. Strange.

Remember, try to be aware of what the normal fish behavior is. Try to acclimate a new fish with others that will accept it.

There will be the little scaredy cat fish too though, the ones that hide for a couple of days.  Or the ones that won't eat for a period of time.

And, remember, some fish will just have to be removed if they obviously aren't going to make it in your aquarium. It's a learning experience. I hope you continue to enjoy yours!