tried a school of 5 or 6 in in a 145g. after a awhile down to one remaining though its been with me 5+ years. btw they never did really school

I bought 5 from a reputable LFS and within a week all were gone but one, then 3 days later the last one died. Everything else in the tank was fine... I did buy two other small fish with them and they are doing great.

probably found a reflection and offed himself.

???

meaning one became dominant, then killed the others, and then turned on himself.

So I know that there is a strong chance that one can become dominant and kill off others. But are you joking when saying it can turn on himself because of a reflection? Does this happen to many other species as well?

Yup most fish species if they see an image of itself can attack as they perceive it as a threat to their dominance so will attack their own image

What was it again?

Oh yea.....the fly that won't go away.

What?

I've had dogs and cats that do the same thing.


When you think about it, in the wild, in the ocean, you just don't have the opportunity to see your reflection all that often.

It would probably freak me out too if I had never seen or heard of a mirror before.

To the point of death?
Can you post a link to this info please.