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Is this breeding behavior?

Posted: 18 Oct 2010, 14:42
by MonteSS
I have six Pepper cories in my 75g. Two are rather large and four smaller. Recently the smaller ones started chasing the larger ones. Is this breeding behavior? I am familiar with SA/CA Cichlid breeding but noy Cories. There are many small caves. Do they use caves? Do they choose one partner or a harem?

video
http://s453.photobucket.com/albums/qq25 ... I_7530.mp4

Thanks...Bill

Re: Is this breeding behavior?

Posted: 18 Oct 2010, 14:45
by MatsP
I haven't viewed the video, but what you describe sounds like breeding to me.

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Mats

Re: Is this breeding behavior?

Posted: 18 Oct 2010, 15:22
by RickE
Yes, definitely. Good luck!

Re: Is this breeding behavior?

Posted: 18 Oct 2010, 17:23
by MonteSS
Jeez. It's like Cories gone wild in there.
http://s453.photobucket.com/albums/qq25 ... I_7536.mp4

Thanks....Bill

Re: Is this breeding behavior?

Posted: 19 Oct 2010, 03:58
by bunnyrabbit
Yes start looking for eggs on the glass and the plants. Good luck.

Re: Is this breeding behavior?

Posted: 07 Nov 2010, 08:49
by calicocat
Hi,
This maybe breeding behaviour. Usually the females are larger than the males, so you probably have 2 females and 4 males which for cories is good as the male to female ratio for cories is 1 female to 2 males. Cories don't pair off and don't breed in caves, they will literally breed anywhere and everywhere. Mine like breeding on my plants, the heater, the glass and the filter inlet.
Hope this helps, Calicocat