Pregnant White Swordtail

[tropicalgirl2007]

hi people.

I HAVE NOW ADDED PICS, THOUGH THAY ARE NOT THE BEST AS SHE WOULD NOT KEEP STILL!!

I bought a white swordtail today. She looks pretty big and has a pale yellowy gravid spot with what looks like eyes. She also seems to be breathing pretty fast. Do you think she is going to drop? Having never had a swordtail i dont what to look for. I have mollies but i have never seen them give birth. Should i move her to a breeding net? Becks x

 

[modaz]

a pic would be good to determine this,
having a heavly pregnant fish transported home will almost without doubt cause her to go into labour. but with out a pic i cant say, the fact that you aint got swords already doesnt give you something to compare the size too.

 

[lilfishie]

well if she is i'd leave her be otherwise the stress of another move could cause her to abort, leave her then if you see any fry remove them

 

[donna123]

i agree best leave her alone and turn tank lights off, she sounds stressed ive not had a pregnant fish breath hard even when having fry, also swords like swimming space and get large so i would not recomend a trap of any kind for them, down the line in time if you could maybe a breeding tank would be a good option, or lots of plants and hiding places in the main tank, all the best with her Donna x

 

[tropicalgirl2007]

Hi all

She is still breathing pretty fast but other then that seem ok and well. Not sure whats best for her.