How can I calm a Chinese Algae Eater

Question

I have a Chinese algae eater in a tank with 5 glowlight tetras and all the CAE does is chase and harass the tetras. I would hate to have to get rid of him (or kill him) but that seems to be what it is coming to. Is there a way to keep the CAE from chasing its tankmates? I tried dividing the tank a little more with plants, but that didn't work. Any tips?

Answer 1

they tend to be very aggressive and they get very large. The best thing to do is return it. although by buying and not being informed you have still made a commitment to take care of it. When you return it it will probably die. Maybe you should read up on your fish first.

Answer 2

theres not much you can do. they just get agressive.

Do you specially feed it? They NEED meat in the diet. Try throwing a hunk of shrimp in there for him, and he MIGHT stop going after the tetras.

Answer 3

you can always get a smaller aquarium and put him in there.

or give him back to the pet store..but do not release him.

good luck

Answer 4

It is in their nature, youre lucky you dont have larger or slower fish. You may trying feeding him more or maybe a dead fish, I am not sure it will help much. If not just release him in a local pond.