Possible preggo clown loach?

[daniel89]

So I recently noticed a clown loach distance herself from the group and hide between the mag float and side of the glass in the corner. Now she has this huge belly? I'm sure she isn't preggo as the loach isn't that old. Had the group for bout 2 months now. Any ideas? Should I be getting ready for babies even though the loach is still small ( 2 inches)? Help please? Had loaches in the past never had this happen to me.


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[ZivaD]

Loaches are egg layers, rather than livebearers, so are not really pregnant/not-pregnant.
Your fish appears to be bloated. The fish has likely taken to hiding/isolation due to feeling unwell.

 

[Narwhal72]

I agree with Ziva. Clown loaches have never been spawned in captivity either. Partly due to their large size at maturity (8"+) and specific breeding requirements.

 

[Fish_Bone]

Feed the loach some peas, they help with digestion. The UN salted kind, also helps of you break the skins.

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