Been attempting to keep different types of mouthbrooders in shoals with the intention of separating pairs into their own tanks once they have paired up, but the fish spend the majority of their time chasing each other, making it difficult to evaluate if any pairs have been established.
What are some signs that mouthbrooders have paired up?
- Thread starter Kaigun
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The majority of mouthbrooders do not pair bond so you’ll have to specify which fish you’re keeping.
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If you're keeping mouth brooding African cichlids they need to be kept in shoals, preferably female heavy, such as 2-3 males to 6-15 females depending on tank size & which lake & species you're talking about.
If you notice a male and female sticking close together and chasing off the others instead of constantly fighting everyone, that’s a good sign they’ve paired. They’ll usually start doing little circles around each other or gently locking jaws as part of their courtship.