Blue acaras mating or bullying?

[jlennon]

I have not been able to sex these guys. I thought I had two males but I am rather unfamiliar with the mating. Take a look and let me know. Thanx.

http://youtu.be/qxG1Hx4Nn5M


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[PDRed302]

Although its not uncommon to see lip locking before mating, what your fish are doing doesn't appear to be normal mating behavior but more like challenging each other. My pair tends to do more of a chase and dance before mating and less lip locking. Not to say your fish aren't getting ready to do the deed, just doesn't look like the normal behavior I've seen before personally.

Keep an eye out... if one or both of them starts to defend and clean an area/rock then start to chase all of your other fish to the other side of the tank then you should keep an eye out for eggs.