Alright, I have 2 females and 1 male together. 1 female is 10" and the other is 9". The male is about 7". I thought my Arowana had been nipping the disc of my larger female but the Aro is now gone and the damage continues. I see him going for the larger female when the lights are on and when the lights are out she stays against the front glass to get a break I assume. It seems he is not interested in the smaller female. It also seems just like nipping and not a full on mounting attempt.
I do not believe the damage is breeding related due to the size of them but I hope I am wrong. My questions are.......
If the damage is due to possible breeding attempts, how long does the male pursue?
Does this happen consistantly till the deed is done or does it come in waves?
If the damage is not due to breeding attempts, will he eventually stop or will I have to seperate them?
Is aggression like this common if not breeding related?
Thanks in advance.
I do not believe the damage is breeding related due to the size of them but I hope I am wrong. My questions are.......
If the damage is due to possible breeding attempts, how long does the male pursue?
Does this happen consistantly till the deed is done or does it come in waves?
If the damage is not due to breeding attempts, will he eventually stop or will I have to seperate them?
Is aggression like this common if not breeding related?
Thanks in advance.