View Full Version : Prego or air bubble?
TikiDan
05/24/2008, 01:23 AM
I noticed a few days ago that my males pouch is bloated and I am not sure why.
He doesn't appear to be floating but I am new at this so I thought I should ask the pros.
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/Tikidan/new%20120g/Belly.jpg
What do you think?
JennyL
05/24/2008, 06:45 AM
If he is not having any bouyancy issues it is not air in the pouch.
He is either pregnant or he has simply filled his pouch with water, which males will sometimes do.
I noticed his pouch is light. Many times a pregnant males pouch will turn dark for the duration of the pregnancy.
There are a few signs you can watch for if he is pregnant. Most will become very reclusive, pouch will darken as I mentioned and some will be a little more difficult to feed, sometimes needing to be target fed to be sure they are getting enough nutrition.
TikiDan
05/25/2008, 04:32 PM
so if he is pregnant how long do they gestate?
panmanmatt
05/26/2008, 07:43 AM
14-18 days usually
JennyL
05/26/2008, 07:46 AM
Gestation period is approximately two weeks, depending on water temp.
TikiDan
05/26/2008, 12:40 PM
temp is between 70 and 72
I first noticed the pouch about a week ago, so I guess I will just wait it out.
Thanks everybody!
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