ivanacara bimaculata

[anewbie]

Back when i had more pairs i tried a male with two different females. I did see them dig pits but no actual breeding behavior, but i guess there could be many different reasons why they didn’t succed. Water values, food, etc.
I think the male chased the first female more than the second.
I believe all the females where the same age.

-r

Before they paired there was a lot of chasing between my females and males - mostly the female going after the female.

 

[Mike Wise]

If the tank that they are in is large enough, I would keep the all together and let them choose their mate. It will form a stronger, more compatible, pair. Once you see a pair form either move them to another tank or remove the other fish.