FishMan10005
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Hey everyone,
Is tail slapping a form of aggression or courtship? I've got a trio of apisto cacatuoides, but I'm still unsure of the sex of any of them, but lately I've noticed them chasing each other and tail slapping beside each other. Most of the chasing and tail slapping is being done by one of the apistos in particular (the possible male). I'm just a little confused with it all going on especially because I'm unsure of the sex. Let's just label the apistos "A", "B" and "C" for now. I've seen "A" chase/tail slap "B" and "C"..I've seen "C" tail slap "B"...and I've seen "B" tail slap "C". Apisto "A" is the dominant fish in the tank and the possible male I think. I've also seen "A" lose it's black stripe on it's side and tail slap to it's reflection in the glass.
What's going on? Is it they're all just showing aggression towards each other or trying to court each other or just nothing in particular?
I've got a short video I've put together of them, so maybe it will help shed some light on the situation. I haven't been able to catch much of the tail slapping on video because it doesn't last long, but you can see a little bit here and there. Side note on the video - tank cleaning day is tommorrow so sorry about any algae or grime that's visible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0md4Kwe4Hro
Thanks for the help,
Steve
Is tail slapping a form of aggression or courtship? I've got a trio of apisto cacatuoides, but I'm still unsure of the sex of any of them, but lately I've noticed them chasing each other and tail slapping beside each other. Most of the chasing and tail slapping is being done by one of the apistos in particular (the possible male). I'm just a little confused with it all going on especially because I'm unsure of the sex. Let's just label the apistos "A", "B" and "C" for now. I've seen "A" chase/tail slap "B" and "C"..I've seen "C" tail slap "B"...and I've seen "B" tail slap "C". Apisto "A" is the dominant fish in the tank and the possible male I think. I've also seen "A" lose it's black stripe on it's side and tail slap to it's reflection in the glass.
What's going on? Is it they're all just showing aggression towards each other or trying to court each other or just nothing in particular?
I've got a short video I've put together of them, so maybe it will help shed some light on the situation. I haven't been able to catch much of the tail slapping on video because it doesn't last long, but you can see a little bit here and there. Side note on the video - tank cleaning day is tommorrow so sorry about any algae or grime that's visible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0md4Kwe4Hro
Thanks for the help,
Steve