D6C1 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Hello, This is a side from my fighting clown loaches post. I did a water change today after seeing the 6x2x2 at 30.4deg. I did half a water change. After the water change, the temp dropped down to 26deg. However, most of the fish are picking on each other. Ones were living on harmony are now picking on each other. They chase each other, try to bite each other, and also flare gills. I didnt do anything differently this time. Take water out, add water, etc etc... I wonder why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuong Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Almost sounds like you've triggered some wet season spawning. But that wouldn't make sense, as the loaches you described were still on the young side and I'm not sure if SE Asian loaches and African cichlids spawn in the 'flood season'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6C1 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 Well in that tank are also some young juvie americans and some mature africans. I dont get it. This is the first time it happens. I did also notice my male johanni chasing the female around a bit. ;-) But thats expected from him. Hes a good breeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wui39 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Sounds like a breeding trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaZ Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 After the water change, the temp dropped down to 26deg. What is their normal temp? I agree, sounds like you have just triggered the breeding/spawning/playing behaviour with some cooler water. My fish LOVE having a cold water change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6C1 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 These hot days its been sitting around 28-30. During winter, 26degrees. Sounds like fun, but why are the juvies picking on each other as well? And the clown loaches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzacam Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 No idea about the juvies and clown loaches - but sounds like the exact same as what happens in my 4ft. After a decent water change ALL the fish just go crazy frisky... always fighting and dancing... Quite the sight though! Might have some more bubs on your hands soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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