An aggressive male res

[Alex Z]

Hello everyone, we have a very charismatic male res about 10in. He is peaceful alone but when we put in our adult ybs female, he goes after her. Biting her shell and neck. I figure gus gus is in heat. So should we put her in there and let it play out or its not worth the risk?

 

[wellington]

I wouldn't risk it. With only one female for him to go after, he will probably do damage to her.

 

[Alex Z]

I have another ybs female...she is about 7in...you think I should try?

 

[KevinGG]

Male RES tend to be real jerks. Personally don't like keeping them even with multiple females. I have one outdoors that incessantly goes after three females. Built a new pond to give them a break. If you can, I'd keep them separate always.

 

[Alex Z]

Ty for the info..