Why do my barbs fight...

[lovemybarbs]

after I change their water. I've noticed them doing this before. I just did a 50% water change and a thorough vacuuming of my gravel. Now two of my barbs are fighting. At least i think they are fighting. On second look it is my plump female albino tiger and a male normal tiger. They have been tapping noses, almost nipping at each others faces for five minutes and he is turning green. Anyone see this before??

By the way, I have been suspecting that she is prego. I've been watching for eggs due to an unusual weight gain. 8O

 

[tropicfishman]

yep shes prolly carrying some eggs, the male is prolly claiming his territory if ya know what I mean, watch for the eggs to be in the leaves of plants

 

[lovemybarbs]

No kidding! I'll have to look up some pics to see what they look like. I want to see the eggs before they are gobbled up.

I saw some baby tiger barbs the other day at this brand new Petco by my work. They are just adorable.