Are female peacock gudgeons (tateurndina ocellicauda) naturally aggressive?

[rockyfox]

I've noticed my girls will occasionally have a go at each other, flare up and maybe give a little chase - but it's pretty rare. Usually, it's just a flare and a short follow. I'm finding it a bit odd, to be honest. Do you think they're trying to figure out the pecking order now that they're all new to each other?

[coltin]

Females are just as protective of their turf as males, and they don't take kindly to competition either.

[Emeraldsea]

I've had my fish for years now, and in my experience, this behavior is more about impressing the other fish, regardless of sex. It's not necessarily about competition or hierarchy. However, I have noticed that in smaller environments, they can become more territorial.