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Angelfish are beautiful additions to any freshwater tank, but they can be a little testy sometimes. If you’ve got an angelfish bullying others in your tank, it’s important to put an end to the behavior before any fish get hurt. Luckily, there are plenty of potential solutions to this problem. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about putting an end to an angelfish’s bullying behavior so that you can keep your fish healthy and safe.
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- For a chronic troublemaker, you may just need to move them. Separate the bully and put them in a new tank. It can be a pain to buy a new aquarium, filtration system, rocks, and plants, but some angelfish simply don’t play well with others.Thanks
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