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Old 12-01-2007, 07:36 PM   #1
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I have a lyretail swordtail that I think is about to have fry, I can see the eyes of the fry grouped together in the fish whan should I expect the fry?
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Anytime now . If you can see the fry/their eyes, then be ready for them. Remember, the mother may eat them, so keep an eye on her if you want the fry to survive
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Old 12-01-2007, 07:51 PM   #3
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I have got her in a breeding trap that I saved 130+ green swords with the other day

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Just remember not to leave her in there for too long. It is really stressful on the mother. Good luck
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yesterday she had 120+babies!!! But she jumped out of the breeder and ate about 30+ of them
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