Not much to add really. I pulled the fry separated into 2 groups by size. Cannabalism has been the only drama. I have a few left available. I i put the pair into a 33 which is like the footprint of a 55 but as tall as a 20 long the heater is set to 70 and they’re with some calico culls again to keep things diffused. The females belly is big but I didn’t think much of it in the tight tank and low heat but they’re back into there prespawn routine, which for this pair consists mainly of a lot of flaring and tail wagging interrupted ny periods of running down and killing the other occupants of the tank. They’ll probably spawn again pretty soon.
crappy pics- the fry are all 1-1.5” now and that calico HRP is probably going to have a rough day. Wish I could get a better picture of the male. He is badass, more subtle but striking. And the total package when it comes to handling his business as tank boss