Convicts almost ready to breed??

i noticed a little bit of chasing the first time mine bred (courtship is what i think its called). but now i never really pay attention... maybe they already spawned and the male is protecting the eggs (even from her)... mine have eggs right now, and my female and male both watch (and chase others away), but only the female cant fit where the eggs are ( a pot with the end broken out and placed against the back glass to make a small opening) the males just sits outside and watches the place... its a 125g with 7 cons one oscar (6-8 inches) and a colombian catfish (about same size as oscar)... and no one really even goes over on the side with the breeding cons.... well... im done rambling, so im gonna go... good night ;)
 
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