i have a pair. they're about the same size, almost 2 in, male is orange/yellow with nice sized sword and the female is red with a black tail. Water parameters are normal, and as of now, they are alone in their own planted 10 gallon tank.
can't get my swords to breed! ino sad.
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Matt724;3472745; said:
If they are a male and female pair and the female is getting a bit nippy . It could be that she is already pregnant .
No big deal because a 10 gallon tank is enough room for them .
Worse case he will now avoid her . Have something in there like plastic bushy plant ,etc so when she gives birth most of the babies can hide .
swords are livebearers so the female stores sperm until she feels read to use it. then she lets it enter the ovary and in about a month it ruptures, releasing the young.
either enough time hasn't past yet or she isn't comfortable enough to have babies. does she have a gravid spot?
either enough time hasn't past yet or she isn't comfortable enough to have babies. does she have a gravid spot?
They are in a pretty good planted tank already, and the female seems to be forming a gravid spot.
You might need more fish. A total of two males and six females is ideal for most livebearers. You usually need more than one male to spur competition and increase their breeding functions. At least get a few more females, maybe even one that's already impregnated.
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