shrimpy_boy11 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Hey guys, i joined ages ago but never really plucked the courage to post often. But im in need of your help... I recently (1 & 1/2 weeks ago) got some kribs for my 100L community tank. A male and female, just the two. However ever since i put them in the tank, the male krib fitted in well, he swims around like a happy chap, vibrant in colour, eating food and moving gravel. However... whenever he sees the female he chases her constantly to the point where now the female just floats mid way up the tank with no colour in her body at all, looking through the glass, being inactive literally just suspended in mid..well water. When he's out of her sight...she moves around a little bit (not much though). She just looks unhappy with no colour in her body (Note she did have colour when i originally brought her) Should I seperate them for a while??? and then re-introduce them into the tank. Also the tank is only lightly stocked with 10 neon tetras, 10 glow lights and two female swords. Much help would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamstar99 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Where they a pair when you bought them or just a random male and female. If they were just a random couple might take them a while to get to know each other. You could of broken him up with his original missus which he might not be too happy about??? Id certainly keep an eye on her specially if he starts nipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Does she have plenty of places to hide and a cave or two to choose from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpy_boy11 Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 They were two brought from HFF just separately. There is also 4-5 caves ive made...the male has chosen to take them all lol if he happens to see anyone in any of the cages he'll race along and boot them out. Hence why the female krib lingers at the top of the tank. This morning she has a bit more colour to her. But she's still just floating near the top end of the tank..while he's happy as larry with his dominated land down the bottom haha. Ill keep an eye on them for a while... no fin-age had been hurt or damaged just yet. But ill keep an eye out and report back for now??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpy_boy11 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Ok so... woke up this morning to find her fins all damaged and huddled in the very bottom corner with him still abusing her. So i decided to move him out. Left her in the tank?? Hoping that was the right thing to do? Also do you think after a few days/week i could possibly add him back in to the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Are you certain that 'she' is not an immature 'he'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpy_boy11 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Well i separated them for a week.. and re-introduced them together on Monday (5 days ago). They got along fine! and Now shes guarding about 100 eggs in the ceramic pot!!! :happy2: Seems they got over the domestic violence this week and got along just fine hahaha Cant wait for them to hatch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 :thup: Sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Awesome News :bounce: Good Luck with your Eggs, won't be long and they'll be little wrigglers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeebee Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I am going through exactly the same situation. Im just gonna wait it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpy_boy11 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I am going through exactly the same situation. Im just gonna wait it out Yea i had really know clue what to do with mine. He just constantly chased and abused her So in the end i put them in seperate tanks for about 2 weeks...seems to have done the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I guess 'she' was really a she then Don't ever be scared to post on here. All thoughts, suggestions, opinions and questions are welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpy_boy11 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks Adrienne! Thought id let you guys know that the eggs have hatched/bouncing around and squirming. There not free-swimming yet but heres hoping they end up doing so! :happy2: Mummy seems to be incredibly protective but the tetras and harlequins don't even know that there babies in the tank yet as they haven't had a chance at swimming to the bottom of the tank as mum or dad chases them back up. Its really interesting to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpy_boy11 Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Hey guys quick question if any one can help. The little bubs are nearly free-swimming, however im really worried about them and the filter . Will they get sucked up??? ATM i have the filter turned off... so would it be best just to keep it off and do regular water changes? :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Put pantyhose or similar over the uplift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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