I bought a breeding pair of alenquers off of April about 3 weeks ago. Recently, they've taken to turning rather dark, folding their fins in and both hanging behind the breeding cone. They haven't spawned so far (that I've noticed), but they seem to have been acting like a pair should (swimming with each other, no fighting). Additionally, they've been eating quite well, on a diet of bloodworms and colour bits. Currently, I've moved them into a 20 gallon tank with an airstone and an eheim 200 filter (no carbon or mechanical cartridge, i haven't been able to find a place that carries replacements). I do daily water changes 40%, using dechlorinated water (IPU conditioner) and "waters of the world" south america conditioner, which actually serves to raise my pH from 5.5 to above 6.
Should I be concerned? Or is it natural for a breeding pair to go dark and hide behind the cone occasionally? Normally, they tend to beg for food and such. Any advice is appreciated .Thanks!
Should I be concerned? Or is it natural for a breeding pair to go dark and hide behind the cone occasionally? Normally, they tend to beg for food and such. Any advice is appreciated .Thanks!