pre-spawning behavior

[Jenny]

So, since it's getting to be close to that time for my fish, I was wondering if anyone had any pre-spawning signs I could look out for to get more of an idea of when they're going to spawn? I read somewhere that males fight a little to figure out who's alpha? Is that true?

 

[DrCase]

I don't know about fighting , tagging along in a group behind a female , yes

 

[mrsclem]

Mine have been following for the last 2 days. One good rain and they should start spawning.

 

[Jenny]

I don't know about fighting , tagging along in a group behind a female , yes

I've definitely seen that, but they more or less do that the whole year.

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Spawning is triggered by water temperature and daytime length. The temperature range is required to initiate spawning is between about 66F - 73F.
There are really no advance physical signs. When conditions are right, they just 'Do It'.

 

[addy1]

Mine are spawning, our pond water is hitting 78 with this 90F temps we are having. Chasing, bumping, eggs seen down in some of the plants.