Festae and synspilum possible spawn?
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I know that Festae can be downright brutal when it comes to choosing a mate. That's what RRgers is getting at. If the Synspilum isn't strong enough to stand up to the Festae, it could end badly for it. Best to have a divider or spare tank on hand just in case you have to intervene. But I'm not even sure this is breeding behavior or if it's even possible for them to cross. If they do manage to spawn successfully, it would be the first time that I've seen it. I worry about that rock ledge also. They barely touched it and it wobbled. May want to secure it a little better before a fish is injured.
I already changed the rocks, no worries. This vid was shot after the two were together only for about 10 minutes. Things have calmed down. And I have already removed the dead feeders. I have several tanks so if things get too brutal he can go back in the 125 he was in before. Just found it really interesting their behavior. He is standing up to her now and even chasing her a bit. Keeping a close eye on both of them.
So my little experiment has come to an end. She has grown tired of him and her colors have gone back to her normal blues. The synspilum has lost a few scales and has a few split fins but will be ok. Seperated the two and she is alone again. Guess I'll just have to wait till my small Terrors grow up before I can find her a mate. Thanks for all the advice.
