One thing that is sometimes easy to overlook when looking for signs of breeding activity are worn claspers. We look for aggression, bite marks, and big ole booties. But some studs are smooth operators. one of my BD's rarely beats up his mates, the way I know he's knocked something up are by his claspers.
It's a reason for excitement when you see worn claspers. You can guess with good confidence you will soon have a pregnant female but make sure to keep your water quality A+ condition. The reason being that I have seen males who have "mated" until their claspers were raw. I mean like cauliflower raw, no more black just entirely inflamed, white and swollen, looking inside out. OUCH. In fact I passed up on the nicest male BD I've ever seen in person because he had infected and swollen claspers, really was a shame. Some males are horny pervs and you will need to separate them. Some will continue to mate and breed until they make their claspers raw which could lead to infection. Some will do it until the female miscarries so she will be receptive again. Then some males just chill out and leave the females alone until it's naturally time again. If you're newer into breeding, these are things to look out for as you get to know the temperament of your stock.
It's a reason for excitement when you see worn claspers. You can guess with good confidence you will soon have a pregnant female but make sure to keep your water quality A+ condition. The reason being that I have seen males who have "mated" until their claspers were raw. I mean like cauliflower raw, no more black just entirely inflamed, white and swollen, looking inside out. OUCH. In fact I passed up on the nicest male BD I've ever seen in person because he had infected and swollen claspers, really was a shame. Some males are horny pervs and you will need to separate them. Some will continue to mate and breed until they make their claspers raw which could lead to infection. Some will do it until the female miscarries so she will be receptive again. Then some males just chill out and leave the females alone until it's naturally time again. If you're newer into breeding, these are things to look out for as you get to know the temperament of your stock.
