Pregnant Swordtail

[SalviniCichlidFan]

Hi all,

I have a pregnant swordtail. I think she is about to have fry since her belly is really bloated. I already have a fry net that I hang on the top of the tank. What do I do? When do I put the fry into the net and what/when/how much do I feed the fry?

Thanks

 

[tlindsey]

What do I do? When do I put the fry into the net and what/when/how much do I feed the fry?

Put the pregnant Swordtail in the breeder net asap because it sounds like she may be releasing the fry soon. Crush up a couple of pellet or flakes real fine for the fry to eat.

 

[SalviniCichlidFan]

Here are some pictures:

 

[SalviniCichlidFan]

How long does she have before she releases fry?

 

[FiremouthGem]

with how boxy she is looking I would probably say within the next 1-2 days or so.