I’ve been keeping a close eye on the behavior of the two pairs of Cherry Barbs I selected for this breeding project and so far the pair in tank #2 have become progressively more timid. The female spends the majority of her time hiding behind the sponge filter and the male is usually hiding in a clump of Java Moss. At this point I’m more concerned with the wellbeing of the fish than whether or not they decide to spawn. I’ve moved the female from tank #2 into tank #1 and the male into the 55 gallon tank. Hopefully the company of additional fish will make both of the relocated a little more social.