Pregnant Henlei due soon!

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Anderman

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Well I lost my first pup or pups with my first ever pregnant female henlei to something in the tank. I figure it most likely was another ray in the tank. I had some disbelievers that my rays were even pregnant as my male is so small. Well here is some pics of another pregnant female due very soon. We have been keeping eyes on her day and night in hopes to catch them before they are gone. Too late to move her now so hopefully we catch her in the act. I don't expect more then one or two for her first pregnancy but that will just be fine with me.

Stomach is dropping and she is hanging lots in the bubbler column and swimming into the 3200 gph powerhead flow.

So here are some pics for the nonbelievers.

 
Congrats!!!! Your male is a stud!

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I agree, nice fish ..... best of luck with the pups ... looking forward to seeing them

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Best of luck!
What size is she?
Do you have many peacock bass in the tank? Don't you find it difficult getting the food down to her? How often do you feed her? twice a day?
 
she looks more like a leo then Henlei as the spot is whiter and darker skin. Hope you catch it in time as or do what other did. Cut out the egg crate or use a clear container then cut out small hole just enough for pup to swim in and sink the container to the bottom of tank. this way if you miss it at least there is some room for the pup to hide until you catch them out. Good luck.
 
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