HELP!?

[libby_lu]

My male texas cichlid is attacking my female tx.cichlid.. Dont know why? Up until a few days ago he started acting like that. They have had some fry before, but can anyone tell me why he is acting this way? Thanks.

[mark razmandi]

My male texas cichlid is attacking my female tx.cichlid.. Dont know why? Up until a few days ago he started acting like that. They have had some fry before, but can anyone tell me why he is acting this way? Thanks.

no clue. if they are doing damage i would separate them ASAP and make sure nothing gets infected...just my .02

[libby_lu]

Thanks.

[cichlid1409]

maybe shes not in the mood? what size tank?

[aggrofishkeeper]

Think the male is trying to mate with her again and she doesn't want to.

[libby_lu]

I have a 55 gal. Tank, and the male is 4-5 inchs. And the female is about 3-4.. He chases her around and beats her up pretty bad... Its been about 2-3 months since they last had fry..

[aggrofishkeeper]

That tank isn't big enough for them....

[mark razmandi]

That tank isn't big enough for them....

agreed

[libby_lu]

well im getting a bigger tank soon, its 125 gal.

[phish]

Think the male is trying to mate with her again and she doesn't want to.

You are correct, the female is not ready again yet. I breed flowerhorn and the male chase the female around after the second week after mating. Therefore dividers is needed to separate them during this time or small caves/pots that the female can hide and the male cant get to her.

[libby_lu]

thanks guys.