![]() You should also be sure that you do not keep more than one male of semi-aggressive species like Gouramis in the same tank – even fish that are typically peaceful may become aggressive and territorial in the presence of rival males. Another trick you might try is to add some more live plants or decorations to provide hiding places and to break up the line of sign in your tank – this may help to put aggressive fish at ease. ![]() The first step in dealing with this problem is to ensure that your tank is large enough – if your tank is overcrowded, there is little you can do aside from upgrading to a larger tank or removing some of the fish. Some species are naturally more aggressive and territorial than others and, if they do not have adequate space in the tank or if they feel that their perceived territory is being threatened, they may antagonize their tank mates. If you plan to keep a community tank, you should be prepared to experience some fighting among the fish in your tank at one point or another, especially if you plan to mix community species with semi-aggressive species of fish. A third option is to increase the filtration in your tank and to make sure that your filter offers both mechanical and chemical filtration to ensure that your water is clean and clear. Adding some live plants to your tank will also help to increase the oxygen content of your tank water. If you suspect this to be the case, try performing a water change to refresh the water in your tank and make sure your filter media has been changed within the last three weeks. One of the most common reasons fish begin hovering near the tank surface is that they are seeking oxygen – oxygen levels in the aquarium are typically the highest near the surface of the water so if the oxygen level in your tank water is too low, your fish may begin to seek oxygen from the surface. ![]() ![]() If, however, your fish begin to spend an abnormal amount of time near the surface of the tank you might want to take a few minutes to consider why. Certain species of fish are known to spend more time than others near the surface of the tank while others prefer the mid-level or even bottom of the tank. ![]()
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