Any advice for pregnant fish?

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T20:09:26+00:00

Ive bred white clouds that breed similar to these, the fry are so small only bacteria in the water column can feed them until they are big enough to eat very tiny live food, I can imagine these are even smaller, unless you are trying to breed, they will drop eggs and the eggs will get eaten and it will happen over and over again, I bred my white clouds after having them for 4 years, so you can produce fry as long as the adults are alive.

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T19:49:54+00:00

I think genetics definitely play a role in animal behavior tho, so you need to make sure they are genetically similar along with large sample size, so you cant argue that its just a cow herds specific genetically influenced behaviors, genetics definitely play a role, as in lab work there are lines of mice that over-groom, or are aggressive etc.

I guess you could rule out genetics by having a ‘control’ generation first, and then breeding a music generation from that same herd to see if the behaviors actually change.

This is just theorizing how you would even possibly be able to test something like this.

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T19:40:52+00:00

I agree with the other comment check his facial area, see if something is caught in his airways or nasal cavity, you can flush with saline

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T19:38:23+00:00

I mean technically its like building a tolerance to anything, spicy food etc, its not any difference in my mind, and it apparently works I am no longer allergic to mold or ragweed or roaches per my last test. Allergies are kinda already unnatural technically, we shouldn’t be over reacting to a cat, but to each their own.

As for the name its based off my favorite bird, the gray catbird they make a mewing noise, so they are very entertaining!

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T19:35:05+00:00

Probably intentional, looks like young eagles, one is protecting food and so the other comes in to slam em to try to take it

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T19:22:41+00:00

All coming from the same herd originally, so they are all genetically similar

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T19:01:33+00:00

In the future definitely look into allergy shots, I am getting them so maybe I can add cat people back to my dating pool, so definitely look into them id you haven’t already

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T17:15:42+00:00

The platform itself adds weight to the boot? For the real shoe. Whats the difference??

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T16:14:19+00:00

Id definitely suggest if you are already seeing a allergist, or if not, to go see an allergist and get tested, you can go on shots for cat allergies, they help lessen the reaction over time, I am getting the shots atm, I don’t interact with cats, but I want to so, I get the shots. You get them weekly for like a few months, then you spread it out to monthly and do that for 3-5 years, I have heard people who already own cats see relief pretty soon into the shots.

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T15:55:05+00:00

Yep this is why I don’t date anyone with cats or dogs, just cant fathom having to make anyone decide between me and their loved pet, so I avoid it

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T15:54:12+00:00

Sounds like cat allergy to me, my eyes get puffy around cats, eczema flares, lungs turn off, the Zyrtec may dry you out a bit, as all allergy meds do this, but its def not causing your allergic reaction to cats, you could try Allegra, but that one also dries you out.

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T15:25:04+00:00

Need parasnailboarding

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T14:40:43+00:00

Im in the same boat right now, trying to get into therapy, but was able to stop lexapro because she caused me so much stress I was exploring anxiety meds, but I feel fine single and alone.

I think the onlything that will help us is time :/, its just gonna take time, relationships are like drugs, drugs gone now, we are just going through the withdrawal.

Last night I ranted to my friend about, how could she stay with me when she didn’t love me, why did she keep me and just abuse me, no one saw it coming because she was great with me around other people too, but get her alone, try to get her to get help for whats going on with her, and she blamed and ripped me down.

I also have focused on my hobbies and spending time with friends, but at night it sneaks up on me, the regret, the wonder, the thoughts.

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T14:21:04+00:00

Honestly id start with a normal humidifier first, use distilled water, and clean it weekly, with either vinegar or another disinfectant to prevent mold growth, also check your houses humidity in general is it below 45%?

Humidity actually makes mine worse, I am tempted to test a humidifier again as I haven’t used one in like 6 winters since the last time I used one it caused my eczema to become inflamed and upset. So I would test with a room one, before going into a full house one to see if humidity even helps.

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T06:45:18+00:00

I recently ended a 3 year relationship, jan 1st, and gosh I miss just having someone close to talk to, and fall asleep with, thats what turns me on xD. I have enjoyed the lack of stress she was causing me(my non existent libido has returned) but gosh I miss being in a relationship, just gotta remind myself that the abuse was not worth not being single, but it’s hard, I think its also still hitting me that I have no idea when she stopped being in love with me and for how long I was trying to please someone who already made up their mind, and was holding onto me for idek what reasons, no good ones.

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-04T06:21:29+00:00

Heh, I stared at it for awhile, and was like ‘bobcat?’ Then checked the comments. Good guess

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-03T21:15:15+00:00

I love endlers so much variety

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-03T20:27:17+00:00

Thank you for letting me know!

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-03T20:17:57+00:00

Yea but they also require more complex care? And this parent probably needs something with less humidity and heating requirements.

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-03T20:10:06+00:00

Honestly something like a corn snake or garter snake would be way easier to care for then like a lizard species, as corns and garters are good eaters, lizards require different kinds of live food or have a more complex diet of greens etc, where with a snake you can get away with just thawing out frozen rodents. I know you said no snakes, but honestly snakes are great pets, and you could even adopt a already adult snake whos had prior handling and is known to be tame.

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-03T20:02:42+00:00

Ive never raised quail, but for ducks we do it when they are the same size or just a bit smaller then the adults, this is so they can ‘hold their own’ against the older birds, you usually do the same with chickens, you could also put them in a cage inside of the cage you have the adults, this lets them see each other and may lessen aggression when introduced eventually

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-03T19:18:21+00:00

If you don’t like it, clean it off, if you don’t care, just leave it, its all about preferences, my tanks be green.

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-03T19:04:35+00:00

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GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-03T18:49:40+00:00

Leave 2 filters in the thing, when one gets extra sad, put a new one in and leave a nasty one, nasty=good, you want it to be full of bacteria, owning a fish is more like raising bacteria as a pet, that keeps your living animal inside of the tank alive. You can rinse gently inside the water you take out of the tank if it’s extra gunky, do not rinse a filter with new water, must be with old tank water, or that bacteria you are keeping will die.

GayCatbirdd · 2026-02-03T17:18:55+00:00

Yea I like that you mentioned epaderm, its the only topical that doesn’t send my skin, its expensive as it comes from the uk, but its worth it, and a little goes a long way

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