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rock kribs

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Question
I have 3 rock kribs in a 10 gallon tank. there is one male and 2 females. The male is very aggressive towards the two females and they have alot of fin damage.  Is this something i should be worried about or is it normal courting? they are still juveniles should i seperate them? thx

Answer
Hi Lance,
  You should be worried and keep an eye on things.  Do you have lots of structure (wood, rock, plants) in the cave so the weaker fish have a place to hide if they want?  If not, consider adding some structure right away.  

-- Ron
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