Pineapple Sword Tail, Pregnant?

[Mike83]

Hey guys, this is a really nice forum, drinks are one me

I am just wondering if you guys think she is pregnant, she has a red spot in her belly and its decent size?
Should I put her in a breeding net?

 

[blitztidus]

She looks like she isn't pregnant, but since you have a male in there, she probably is, but not that far. I wouldn't use a breeding net. Do you have another tank that you can use to raise fry? A fry tank is the least stressful way to give birth for livebearers. Well, she has quite a ways to go, but just in case. Do you think you can get another pic, maybe from behind a little bit more so we can see the gravid spot area better?

 

[Mike83]

 

[blitztidus]

That is much better. She definately has a gravid spot, but I would say she is not to far along yet. Maybe about 2 1/2 to 3 weeks left

 

[Mike83]

I have here in a 5 gallon right now with the male and 3 little zebras. I dont have another tank right now, so whats your advice? I have a 29 gallon with semi-aggresive fish, but I dont think that will work at all.

 

[blitztidus]

It is okay if you use a breeder net, but it isn't the best. I would maybe let life take it's course this time and let the mother give birth in the tank and let the babies try to survive or let the mother give birth in the tank and take out the babies as soon as you can see them