I’ve had a pair of firemouths for about a month now and I’m not sure if hey are males or females, over the past few days I have noticed their colours brighten up and they have started going side by side and flaring up and swimming in a circle together, they don’t go to attack eachother though, is this a sign it’s a male and female getting ready to lay eggs or is it just normal Firemouth behaviour. Thanks
Firemouth behaviour
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It sounds like breeding behavior but can be 2 males trying to establish dominance.
How big are they? I'm assuming they're a relatively decent size if they're showing color, but thoricthys as a genus tends to grow pretty slow so that's another factor here IMO (in the event that they aren't sexually mature and are just fighting).
If they are a decent size, there is always venting.
If they are a decent size, there is always venting.
That first pic is awesome. I’d submit into the next photo contest.