Pregnant Swordtail

[catluv74]

She has been in her own tank for almost 2 weeks now. We used water from our 29G, plus a top off of fresh water, to fill the 10G before we put her in there, plus the bacteria stuff. That doesn't seem to be a problem as her stomach has continually grown over the last couple weeks.

I don't have any intention of moving her until she has her fry. The whole point of putting her in that tank was so she would have them there where the other fish wouldn't get to the fry. So, she would be the only one with the opportunity to eat them, so hopefully we catch her soon after she's done dropping. If not, we have lots of plants for them to hide in.

We have tested the water a few times over the last couple weeks and the levels have all been good.

[Sable]

Yeah... I'd hate to see what your sharks would do to the fry.

To sum it up:

:P

Good choice(s).

[catluv74]

We still do not have any fry. I'm starting to get really concerned. I did a water change this morning. Maybe that will help. Here's a pic I took last night of her.

[Ringo]

She still has a few more days left, just give her some time.
It always take forever it seems like for them to finally have there fry, agonizing if you really want to have the fry.
Just give her some time, she'll have them. Just when there about to burst open they go another day or two.

[catluv74]

I woke up and found 2-3 fry. She's not done, but they are finally coming!!! I'm so excited!!!! I will post pictures once she's done.

[catluv74]

We have only seen 2 fry and she still looks pregnant. Her stomach has gotten a little smaller, but not back to normal. I can only find one fry now. I hope it's hiding somewhere!!!! Any advice about when to move "Momma"?

Thanks,

Catina

[PlatyLady]

give it a few more hours. keep a close eye on her and keep her well fed so she doesn't eat the fry that you have. I've had fish only give birth to two or three fry on their first batch. If she has another batch, count on it being bigger. Good luck!

[nicky]

Originally Posted by catluv74

I'm pretty sure I can see a couple babies. How long will it take for her do have all of them? Does anyone have pictures of swordtail fry for me to compare to? Thanks so much for your assurances!

Also, it is normal to have to log in each time I want to write something? Or, is it my stupid firewall?

Thanks for any help!

hi we have just had 12 swordtail fry! this is our first batch of babies so as soon as i get the chance i will take a photo and put it onto my space for you to compare with yours. good luck... nicky

[~~*GlItSy*~~]

Originally Posted by Phantom_Cichlid

if there are plenty of spots for the fry to hide then she wont eat them unless she is very hungry. but if any fry do become ill the ghost shrimp will take care of them for you.

whats a ghost shrimp?

[~~*GlItSy*~~]

My swordtail had a baby about 7 weeks a go and today i found another one problem is there's only one again. I know they eat their babies but iv been keeping my eye on her and she aint hand no more. should she be haveing more than one baby at a time?

[trashion]

Glitsy, if you have a question, start a new thread and you will get responses, rather than reviving an old thread.

[akangelfood]

Originally Posted by trashion

Glitsy, if you have a question, start a new thread and you will get responses, rather than reviving an old thread.

Actually, the old, revived threads simply renew. Just as many replies will come as if a new thread were started. I dare say it even reduces some of the clutter. In the future, someone else who has a question about a "Pregnant Swordtail", the topic of the thread, they can read the entire thread and get answers to numerous questions.

[avid_novice]

my pregnant swordtail died today... .. i really dont know what i did wrong... she got realllly big ... did the usual darting up the water regime.. and then i put her in my breeding tank ... found her belly-up and floating after a while...

[emc7]

If the water in the breeding tank was different, then moving her could have stressed her. But more likely it was "death in childbirth", very common in livebearers and not something you can prevent.