Neon Tetra Agression orrr?

[markacino]

Hey all,

I have 10 neon tetras that have gotten along very well schooling since I got them. Tonight I have noticed 2 in particular that will not stop chasing each other around in a very tight little circle. Whenever another one comes near, they chase it away, and go back too there circle dance.

Is this a common behaviour in neons?

[rich311k]

Probably a dominance or a spawning thing. I would not worry about it. They should settle down and play nice again.

[Northernguy]

Have you read this:[Only Registered Users Can See Links.]

Scroll down and read about spawning.
I think all fish get nippy with one another at one time or another.:22:

[rangur1]

sounds to me like they are trying to spawn

[markacino]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Now I have noticed 4 or 5 of my neons looking unusually bloated underneath. Like a lump on the 'stomach' area. Sorry, not too sharp on fish anatomy.

WHat could this be? Overfeeding? A result of spawning?

I should also note that none of the neons seem to be acting strange or different. They are happily shoaling and chasing each other around the tank.

[iZinedane]

might be preggy
or bloated
are they eating well?

[markacino]

They all seem to be eating very well. Feed them generally once a day (missing a day or 2 per week.

[iZinedane]

They all seem to be eating very well. Feed them generally once a day (missing a day or 2 per week.

they're likely preggy thumbs2: