velvetelvis
09/10/2010, 09:47 AM
I have a pair of juvenile ORA-bred pajama cardinals (originally purchased in a trio from DD, but one mysteriously vanished weeks ago). Aside from a green clown goby, they're the only fish in a 34G system. They're the same size (about 1.25" long), and judging from the length of the dorsal fins I think they're a male and a female (not that I'm an expert). They eat well, are coloring up nicely and growing, etc.
What worries me a little is that I see them bickering frequently--not seriously to the point of chasing each other all over the tank, but kind of darting and fussing at each other when they come close. I keep reading about how they do well in pairs and small groups...is this normal behavior, maybe eventual pairing behavior? Or will it get worse? I'd hate to have to separate them...they're one of my favorite fish and look so good with my SPS.
What worries me a little is that I see them bickering frequently--not seriously to the point of chasing each other all over the tank, but kind of darting and fussing at each other when they come close. I keep reading about how they do well in pairs and small groups...is this normal behavior, maybe eventual pairing behavior? Or will it get worse? I'd hate to have to separate them...they're one of my favorite fish and look so good with my SPS.