My male Gourami is very aggressive towards my female. Is this normal breeding behavior? He chases her around the tank and nips at her all day. Today is his first day in the breeder tank. She has been alone for about 3 days. She is very fat and looks ready for him. She has stopped running from him and kind of turns sideways when he approaches her. I really want them to breed, but not at her expense. Any help???
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Breeding Gold Gourami
SoupLover
Mar 27, 2009 11:08 AM
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phishie
Mar 28, 2009 07:45 PM
Gourami breeding is similar to betta breeding in many respects. The males are aggressive towards the females, and they are bubble nest breeders. The female will need to be removed when once the eggs are laid or the male could kill her. He will be very protective of his babies. Unless he has a bubble nest ready, you should not breed them. Hope this helps.
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docsperf
Jun 28, 2009 10:27 AM
either put a see-through divider or a plastic glass big enough to house the female floating in the tank(put small amount of gravel in the container to be able to float without tipping over, he should then start or continue to build a nest.. she is ready to breed.. he isn't
