The next round happened today after minor skirmishes. I made another tweak to the main tank, basically 'centralizing' the heaviest cover while leaving things open on both ends. This was because my O found a way to ambush the BP from behind some of the plants. So that access is now cut off.
Did a 65% w/c tonight and had a front row seat. Chip (Sev) follows Brick (O) around and refuses to stay away even when chased. Boss (BP) hangs in his grove or disappears into the jungle along the back wall where his pot is. Brick tries to force himself into the plants...ding ding...Boss shoots out like an orange cannonball. They lock up. I continue to be amazed at how Boss overpowers Brick head to head. Chip stays out of it this time but poor Rex (Syno) gets caught in the middle. Boss goes after him in close but Rex is gone in a flash. So Brick squares up again (one fight is never enough) and its the same...he barely nudges Boss back then gets completely banged back himself. So he slides off with his tail low.
So Brick is now pissy. Rex comes out briefly on the O's side of the tank. Brick charges Rex and gives him a good pop with that maw. I'm monitoring the situation with Rex. He's getting constant nicks, cuts, and scrapes now. He's a tough fish, but either someone is attacking him or he's scraping himself on stuff trying to get away. He eats well (looks like a sausage) and has plenty of hiding places but these constant injuries could be a flag, we'll see. Brick freaks him out now, and he skitters from Boss as well.
I'm giving serious thought to another BP. Not sure if a chocolate will hold its own with these characters.
Brief mention, Patch has laid eggs again. She's nesting in her 'house' so I leave her to her work. During this time she won't eat and will only peek out a couple of times a day.
Just another Saturday night in cichlid city. Hold my beer.
