Kribs Attacking each other

[Christople]

HI I have 1 male krib 3 female kribs and theyare attacking each other I don't think the females are ready to breed but he is and he wants to but they can't. Could that be the reason he chases them around. Any info on breeding them is important. Also any info about fixing this problem would help. f.y.i. the male chases all of them.

 

[dfea]

Generally with Kribs the male will push but its the female that initiates courtship. Are you using any dithers? How large is the tank? Unless the females are showing signs of distress, I would just be sure you have lots of places for them to hide. If the females are in distress you may need to separate the male for a bit. Once a pair does form, you will definitely need to get the extra females out or the pair will most likely kill them.

 

[Christople]

it is a densly planted 38 gallon. the females don't show distress. They are always more color ful then the male witch I kow isn''t a coincidence but that means they aren't to stressed.

 

[Joe Gatchell]

it is a densly planted 38 gallon. the females don't show distress. They are always more color ful then the male witch I kow isn''t a coincidence but that means they aren't to stressed.

How old are they? I'm more surprised the females aren't fighting each other for the males attention.

 

[dfea]

How old are they? I'm more surprised the females aren't fighting each other for the males attention.

They will in time. As long as they are not stressed I would just watch them.

- Dan

 

[bigbird]

looking at yhour fish list in your 38gallon tank, you have all botom dwellers and in my view way to many. All will be competing for space, caves, hiding spots etc. You have a mix of south american and african, different water parameters etc. I would suggest you either add more structures and hidding spots for all to settle back in. cheers jk