
From what I can see, there are 3 males, 2 females and one undecided snubnose. Males are about 2.75-3.5". Females around 3". Alpha male always in a cave (got 3 caves). He bullies my 2nd largest Z,. Another younger male in another cave. Females seem to visit in & out, but never stay for a nightcap.
I mantain my water temp always 85-86F. Feed a variety of food at night and always vacuum in the morning. I figure I must be doing about 10% daily water changes. They are in a 30 gal long tank, 3 caves, slate rocks, driftwood and seem otherwise happy. Plenty of current & filtration. Since I keep them in a garage, I got an artificial subdued uv light during the day and automatically change to nightlights at night.
Only thing I can think of is that my daily cleaning is disturbing them? Otherwise they all seem healthy & happy. When I originally got the group, the alpha male had beaten another male to the pulp....ever since that male recovered, grew fins back, etc.
I can be patient, but what else can I do? maybe feed them oysters?
