Angels Turning Into Devils

[Delloy12]

What's wrong with my angelfish? I bought 2 about a month ago and now they are both defending a corner of the tank and attacking anything which comes close to them. I am thinking that they might be breeding?

 

[AquaJason]

Anglefish like most cichlids are territorial and show more aggression than non-cichlid species. This aggression does intensify when in pairs especially when breeding- which it sounds like this is the case.

 

[minnnt]

Sounds like you may have a potential pairing and they're defending their territory. Keep an eye out for them cleaning any vertical surfaces as this is the first signs of them preparing to lay their eggs.

 

[SchottayB]

Sounds like you may have a potential pairing and they're defending their territory. Keep an eye out for them cleaning any vertical surfaces as this is the first signs of them preparing to lay their eggs.

+1

Wish mind did this! Think mine are both male or female

 

[minnnt]

If they have decided to breed then their ovipositors will be showing by now, the females is thicker and more of a 'tube' and the males is more pointed and thinner.