Did they really battle to the death or is that just a catchy thread name?
I think the convict would back down because it's two against one...and if they're breeding, they won't back down whereas the convict has no reason to stay and fight two fish. One on one, convict any day of the week. Or breeding pair of cons against breeding pair of firemouths, still convicts. FM's are wimps.
Okay first of all pic is awesome! Should be in POTM because I would have voted for it! I hope neither get hurt although that con looks a little of it's head.