This male took out his female in the end sadly. So I sold the male. When netting him out I found fry in the tank. Turns out they were successfully spawning just in my zeal to keep the tank clean I was stupidly syphoning the wriggles out it seems. So I grew the fry out and got a new pair. The new male even more spectacular than dad. Hoping to see some spawning from this pair soon. I got some pics on my camera the other day. I'll share when I get a chance.