M modaro Registered Member Jan 9, 2003 2 0 0 49 NM Visit site Jan 9, 2003 #1 I need to know when the right time is to transfer a female guppy to the breeding trap for "Labor & Delivery".:
I need to know when the right time is to transfer a female guppy to the breeding trap for "Labor & Delivery".:
swany Swan Crane Svc. Nov 29, 2002 234 1 18 West Milford, NJ www.swancraneservicellc.com Jan 9, 2003 #2 She is ready to drop when her sides are bulging out. Try not to pick her up with a net. Rather, kind of scoop her in. This will reduce the risk of injury and stress. A couple of floating plants in the trap will also help to calm her down.
She is ready to drop when her sides are bulging out. Try not to pick her up with a net. Rather, kind of scoop her in. This will reduce the risk of injury and stress. A couple of floating plants in the trap will also help to calm her down.
M morleyz This space for rent Sep 26, 2002 375 0 0 Illinois www.allaquatic.com Jan 9, 2003 #3 I've seen a couple of sites describe it this way: Look at the female head on...when here belly starts to look square instead of rounded...it's about time.
I've seen a couple of sites describe it this way: Look at the female head on...when here belly starts to look square instead of rounded...it's about time.
C Cichlid Woman Dwarf cichlids rule ... Nov 27, 2002 327 0 0 73 central Illinois Visit site Jan 9, 2003 #4 Yup, I agree with Morleyz--except I look at her from the side. When her body sort of boxes out to a square/rectangular shape, she's about ready. -- Pat
Yup, I agree with Morleyz--except I look at her from the side. When her body sort of boxes out to a square/rectangular shape, she's about ready. -- Pat