A. nijsseni issue

["The Haunted" <theoutlaw_torn@hotmail.com>]

Hey,


I have a pair of A. nijsseni in a 15 gallon planted and sand bottom tank. I 
was hoping to breed these fishes as when I got them they looked ready to go. 
Anyway, for hte last few monthes the female has hidden in pvc tube or 
between two pots where the male cant get near her. She comes out to eat but 
that is all. He patrols the tank. I have exerpimented with target/dither 
fish. I put in 6 flame tetras and he killed them all. Which sucks cause i 
really like flame tetras hehe. Anyway I put some more robust fish in there, 
this time a green swordtail(another as soon as I catch it) Hopefully they 
are faster and can handle his attacks.
Is there anyway I can get them to breed??? the ph has been between 5-6.5 
depending on whether i used RO or tap water for the water change. The only 
tds in the water would be from the HCL i initially used to lower the ph.
The male is gigantic, he must be full grown for sure. The female is about 
half his body size.

Any suggestions? If they do breed I dont want to loose the babies to 
whatever target fish I put in. I think he already killed the 2nd female that 
came with her.


thanks
coby



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