Balas trying to spawn???

[Heady]

How big do balas have to be before they can spawn?

I have three 5" long balas in a 55 gallon and two seem to have paired off, and are swimming all over the tank right next to each other, literally touching everywhere they go. I have not seen any eggs yet but it sure seems like it wouldn't be long if they keep that up.

[Faramir]

Opinion is somewhat divided, but the concensus is that breeding is fairly rare in aquaria, and that sexual maturity is reached at about 6".

[Bantam]

mine do exactly the same, especially after feeding - one's about 4 inches the other 5 inches. no sign of any eggs/fry yet though.

[kefler]

Mine did that from 4" up to 9" when I sold them, often after feeding. I had them 4 years. I'm pretty sure its actually fighting.