R rudy Polypterus MFK Member Jan 25, 2006 1,062 172 96 48 calgary Feb 1, 2010 #1 She got pretty beat up after the last litter. Next time the males wont stay in her tank. I took them all out and giving her a break, but was wondering how long I should leave her be?
She got pretty beat up after the last litter. Next time the males wont stay in her tank. I took them all out and giving her a break, but was wondering how long I should leave her be?
J jwong1024 Fire Eel MFK Member May 19, 2008 1,445 19 68 Chicago Feb 1, 2010 #2 2 months? Probably until she is nice and healthy. So she can breed again!!!
L Laosy Fish Candiru MFK Member Dec 15, 2008 304 1 48 Mental City, IL Feb 1, 2010 #3 rudy;3847153; said: She got pretty beat up after the last litter. Next time the males wont stay in her tank. I took them all out and giving her a break, but was wondering how long I should leave her be? Click to expand... i wish i could say..idk myself but will be watching the thread... gl and i hope she comes around fast...would like to know myself how long it would take to heal.
rudy;3847153; said: She got pretty beat up after the last litter. Next time the males wont stay in her tank. I took them all out and giving her a break, but was wondering how long I should leave her be? Click to expand... i wish i could say..idk myself but will be watching the thread... gl and i hope she comes around fast...would like to know myself how long it would take to heal.
L Laosy Fish Candiru MFK Member Dec 15, 2008 304 1 48 Mental City, IL Feb 1, 2010 #4 sorry, and not trying to hijack the thread, but would you need to medicate or salt or turn the heat up or just let her heal on her own??
sorry, and not trying to hijack the thread, but would you need to medicate or salt or turn the heat up or just let her heal on her own??
S skynoch Fire Eel MFK Member Jan 14, 2007 1,726 2 68 edmonton alberta canada Feb 1, 2010 #5 Depending on how much damage or weight she lost would determine the time seperated from the males. Salt would help speed up the recovery but most of the time wouldn't be needed if the water was kept clean, she was eating and there was no fungus
Depending on how much damage or weight she lost would determine the time seperated from the males. Salt would help speed up the recovery but most of the time wouldn't be needed if the water was kept clean, she was eating and there was no fungus
vamptrev Silver Tier VIP MFK Member Apr 23, 2007 8,227 863 924 Chesterfield MI Feb 1, 2010 #6 how many litters in a row? its hard to say but i would give at least a 1 month break if shes having a hard time.
how many litters in a row? its hard to say but i would give at least a 1 month break if shes having a hard time.
L Laosy Fish Candiru MFK Member Dec 15, 2008 304 1 48 Mental City, IL Feb 1, 2010 #7 vamptrev;3847311; said: how many litters in a row? its hard to say but i would give at least a 1 month break if shes having a hard time. Click to expand... adding salt would be ok?
vamptrev;3847311; said: how many litters in a row? its hard to say but i would give at least a 1 month break if shes having a hard time. Click to expand... adding salt would be ok?