Fighting when feeding.

[jmntlbn]

I have 4 adult Leo's that I adopted from a friend who didn't want them anymore. I have had them for 2 months and just recently they stared to fight sometimes when they are feeding. Not sure if this is normal. They don't fight long, more like " hey I want to eat too get out of my way". I feed them meal worms 3 days a week. Should I feed them every other day maybe? Just not sure if a little fighting over food is normal.

 

[BalloonzForU]

Have they always lived together? What's their sexes? How old are they? What size viv are they in? Are they all relatively the same size?

 

[jmntlbn]

They have been together for 2 years, my friend bought them all at the same time. There are 3 females and 1 male. They are maybe 3 or 4 years old. I have them in a 40 gal tank they where in 20. They are all about the same size 2 are a bit smaller one of witch is the male.

 

[fl_orchidslave]

Having more than one feeding dish may help.

 

[jmntlbn]

Other than feeding time they dont fight at all. The feeding bowl is about 3 1/2 in. in dia.

 

[maggiee22195]

If using more than one feeding dish doesn't work, try separating when it is feeding time. That might be the only way.
But if you do the 4 separate food bowls, make sure you put them down fast in front of each one so they are already occupied with trying to eat.
Good luck!

 

[BalloonzForU]

All sounds good for a group viv, I would watch for other signs of bullying that you just aren't seeing right now.

Try more bowls as suggested.

 

[bebetee]

It's natural for them to become defensive about food. Like most animals.
Sometimes the fight when they see food, because they are not fed enough so it's like food scarcity

 

[jmntlbn]

Thanks for all the help.

 

[Quantumhigh]

They might be more hungry then your feeding them. I keep food available at all times.