Ch.aurantimaculata advice

[octofasciatus]

I have 4 auranti in a large tank. I have 1 definate male that seems to be dominant. Of the remaining 3 there are 2 that have a few wounds and ripped fins. I have seen no bonding behaviour yet between the other 2. Should I remove the 2 damaged fish in hope that the other 2 pair up or leave them all in a while longer until I see pairing behaviour?
Regards

 

[Brucki]

Hi,

Let them together, when it gets worse remove the agressor. Otherwise he will see the whole tank as no other channa territory and tries to kill all others, including females.

 

[octofasciatus]

2 of the smaller ones have now paired. I'll keep my fingers crossed for spawning success in the next year or so.