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Old 05-12-2012, 07:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello, I have a 5g tank with a male krib that keeps killing females within hours of putting her in. There are two good sized caves and plenty of fake tall grass. I was wondering if I should get some tetras to try and distract the male more. I also only have two mystery snails in the tank as well. My main goal is to breed in a 5g but I'm not sure if the male will be less aggressive, please help!
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Default Re: Need help! Male krib keeps killing female!!

Those fish aren't good for a 5g tank. Not too many things are really, but maybe a Betta or a few other small fish. Fish behavior can change if you do things like trying to put them in too small of a tank.
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Thank you!
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Kribs won't safely breed in less than a 15. They need room to sort out their relationships, and in a 5, it's not a good scenario.
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Default Re: Need help! Male krib keeps killing female!!

Just like everyone else has been saying, that tank is way to small. He will just keep killing anything else you put in. I would suggest at least a 20g.
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