First off sorry if this is repetitive.... I have a couple of questions for you guys that know your cichlids. I have 2 convict cichlids. I have only had them for a couple of weeks. I couldnt find a clear way on the internet to sex them.. maybe someone could help me. Both of them have red patches on their bellies, gold / blue fins. One of them is slightly larger, and has darker black stripes. The small ones colors are slightly duller. Do the red patches on the bellies and gold / blue fins exist on both males and females?, or do I have two of the same sex?
Additionally, they have always kindof avoided eachother, the big one chases the smaller one away every once in a while. However, for the past day or so they have been latching and chewing on eachothers mouths, and doing that spinning nipping dance. Are they fighting or doing a mating ritual? Thanks in advance!
Additionally, they have always kindof avoided eachother, the big one chases the smaller one away every once in a while. However, for the past day or so they have been latching and chewing on eachothers mouths, and doing that spinning nipping dance. Are they fighting or doing a mating ritual? Thanks in advance!