Pelvicachromis Taeniatus

[benzonar]

I have a pair of Pelvicachromis Taeniatus "Bipindi"

Both are gorgeous looking, however currently there is a small problem.

The male is occasionally chasing the female, not continually harrassing her. Just when she gets close to him he has a go. The female is doing her level best to entice him, lots of curling and body shaking. He just seems disinterested, if not a little aggressive.

Is there something I can do to try and get him in the mood?

I have heard a mirror being put in front of the tank might help as he may be fooled into thinking he has a male rival. Could this work?

 

[BBB]

Try putting a cave in there that has an entrance just big enough for them to gat into. you will not be able to see the spawning but they breed with the privacy.

 

[benzonar]

Try putting a cave in there that has an entrance just big enough for them to gat into. you will not be able to see the spawning but they breed with the privacy.

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They've had a coconut shell in there from day one. The male occasionally goes in there but still chases the female whenever she gets too close.