textilis holding WAAAY too long?

[Sciroccoman]

So my neighbors have a female Labidochromis textilis that has been holding for 3 weeks now, Is she gonna pop, or die holding them? there's plenty of hiding spots, and filtration. I dunno what to say to them.... they tried the isolation net, and now she's free roaming.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanx.

 

[Blue2Fyre]

3 weeks is pretty normal. If they are really worried they can strip the fry.

 

[Sciroccoman]

I've seen that term thrown around here before. How is that performed?

i bet there's a link somewhere...

 

[alexmuw]

[Assuming your right-handed]

First, place female into an isolated container. (bucket, or another tank). Strip the fry into a different container.

Grab fish and hold in left hand. Hold female upside down in the water. Open mouth with thumb of right-hand. Fry will swim out. Remove fry. Repeat.

Do not allow her mouth to be open too long (it's take practice). The fry will swim back into the mother's mouth once they figure out something isn't right

Good luck!

 

[Sciroccoman]

Thanx for tidbit, Alex. I had a feeling the procedure was somewhat simple. the trick is catch the mother and have it firmly in your hand!

it's a good thing it's the neighbor's tank, 'cause I probably couldn't do it....