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Once pairs form and spawn, there is no
stopping them. The male fish swapped be-
tween the two females, which works in fa-
vour to keep aggression levels between the
pair at a minimum. In the confines of the
aquarium, pair bonding always has the risk
of breaking down, as the male fish becomes
impatient with the female because he is
ready to spawn, while the female is still
tending to fry.
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