Randy male swordfish

Viviparous or Live bearing fish - Mollies, Platties, Guppies
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My male swordfish is continually chasing the female cherry barbs. Is this normal or is he a pervert?
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He’s probably stressed because he’s not in salt water. Unless you mean a Swordtail of course, in which case it’s pretty normal.
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If only they stayed that small.....


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Sorry to all. Swordfish indeed 😆😆😆😆😅 . Damn Microsoft spellchecker.😅 . Anyway thanks @Blackghost for confirming that it's normal. He has females of his own species in the CT, but I guess as he is still maturing, he will eventually chase them.
And that word in the title "Fancy" was typed in as " Randy " .....again , damn spellchecker.😆
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black ghost wrote: ↑Wed Mar 16, 2022 10:39 am If only they stayed that small.....


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You’d still need a 30ft long tank to keep them entertained at that size, the speed of them is unbelievable!
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Gingerlove05 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 16, 2022 11:16 am
black ghost wrote: ↑Wed Mar 16, 2022 10:39 am If only they stayed that small.....


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You’d still need a 30ft long tank to keep them entertained at that size, the speed of them is unbelievable!
Local shop says they’re fine in 20 litres.... ;)
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black ghost wrote: ↑Wed Mar 16, 2022 12:55 pm
Gingerlove05 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 16, 2022 11:16 am
black ghost wrote: ↑Wed Mar 16, 2022 10:39 am If only they stayed that small.....


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You’d still need a 30ft long tank to keep them entertained at that size, the speed of them is unbelievable!
Local shop says they’re fine in 20 litres.... ;)
They fail to mention thats for the first 5 mins ROFL
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It’s until you open the lid to feed them and they get so excited they get stuck in the ceiling. :)
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Dartboard above the tank? :D
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Or a higher ceiling and a dart board on the floor...
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