There's often a learning curve when it comes to successful spawning. Many fish like very early am to be in the mood. Do you have plants &/or sponge prefilters? those can help too.
Is my glofish tetra full of eggs or sick
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tetras are egg scatterers & may spawn over several days. Just think of eggs as caviar for everyone
I would also suggest to keep in mind that even if you are seeing courtship behaviour, it doesn't mean they are actually spawning. Spawning may need a water change, change in lighting, temp increase or decrease or any other external environmental stimulation to induce spawning.
Hey sir, I don't know if I'm too late to say anything but I have experienced something similar with my Neon Tetra, she was severely bloated prior and I ruled it out not being eggs. I did however reduce the bloat in her stomach using Pimafix, or use Methylene blue, I recommend doing a 25-50% water change and dosing some immediately and leave without water changes (if your water quality is stable) for two-three days and you can see the results, meanwhile I recommend you begin feeding your fish some peas as it will aid in purging out any gunk in the digestive track and gives vitamins and added fibre as a bonus (I like to use chopsticks or whatever utensil to hold it infront of the fish) I also soak all my peas in chopped garlic in a cup and add a bit of your aquarium water to the mix. Cook your peas (if frozen) in the microwave for around 1 and a half mins then de-shell to add to garlic and water mix in cup, if pea is not frozen just add a bit of water with the mix while microwaving so it doesn't dry out. Garlic aids in strengthening immune system of fish and activates a fish's appetite to whatever food. Goodluck pal I hope she's all good soon
IIRC, Neutral_Water, your tetra had different issues than shuhaib's. His/hers looks normal to me, just a female full of eggs. If they don't spawn to get rid of eggs, they may be "resorbed". I wouldn't advise treating with anything just yet...
Oh okay understood, I just wanted to be sure and give him advice cause I assumed my tetra had eggs as well. There's a post somewhere if you search up "My danio just Popped" where a danio exploded due to the amount of pressure built up by the eggs. Your probably right, I only started two months ago. Just wanted to issue some advice in case
