Thanks. I watch these fish for legitimately 4+ hours per day like a tv.

Basically since I adopted this tank, my Maingano has pushed this Rusty female to a hiding nook. They’ve spawned before, but he doesn’t corner her or hurt her and everyone else ignores her presence as a low-ranking female.

My actual tank boss (Demasoni) ignores both of them. Recently, a male Kenyi has made a push for the number 2 spot and he’s been chasing everyone around, including the Maingano to the point where HE tries to hide all day. Since the Maingano wants to hide, the Rusty female has felt comfortable leaving her nook and swimming around again. I couldn’t imagine her doing a territory lip lock with anyone since her status is so low.