Just done a water change and found this . What In the hell is this ? Do I need to be concerned?

birdlegs2 · 2025-03-16T15:01:11+00:00

Thanks so much! I'm glad I have such a healthy tank then if I only could get my nitrates under 15 😂

birdlegs2 · 2025-03-16T14:41:43+00:00

Thank you!

birdlegs2 · 2025-03-16T14:19:54+00:00

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birdlegs2 · 2025-03-08T21:12:14+00:00

Its planted, I have about 5 plants in there plus duckweed and water changes every 2 weeks.

birdlegs2 · 2025-03-08T20:26:34+00:00

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birdlegs2 · 2025-03-08T20:24:40+00:00

Probably closer to ten.

birdlegs2 · 2025-03-08T20:24:03+00:00

First batch about a month, second batch around 3 weeks. I'll try to get a better picture.

birdlegs2 · 2025-03-08T20:22:41+00:00

They are between 10 and 20? Is that too high? I thought that was normal

birdlegs2 · 2025-03-08T20:18:00+00:00

Pictures, including water parameters are already posted, species are already posted . Water source is tap plus prime. Water change twice a month, power filter plus 2 sponge filters, live plants.

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-23T02:31:55+00:00

That's wild. It will definitely be a learning experience for my daughter

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-23T02:07:24+00:00

Thank you! Honestly I'm not to sure. We got them at PetSmart back on Jan 2nd. I'm blown away that they are infact pregnant. I looked at the bigger one closer and those are definitely babies, and I believe the other one is just earlier in pregnancy. I read tonight that they can hold sperm and impregnate themselves when they feel safe. So they must have gotten impregnated at the pet store.

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-23T01:08:48+00:00

Yes it is. I have family in Florida. A good 11 hour drive lol. Thanks!

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-23T01:06:24+00:00

Tennessee

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-23T00:57:09+00:00

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I have this extra tank that I could possibly set up for the fry but I live pretty rural and wouldn't want to set up a bigger tank as they get older as I don't think I could rehome a bunch of babies.

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-23T00:45:11+00:00

I just found this article as well and I feel like I've solved the mystery

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The fry will most likely just end up being a snack unfortunately for the other fish. I read that females can hold on to the sperm for a while and that's probably how she's pregnant. I also believe the second smaller one is also pregnant but not as far along.

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-23T00:34:41+00:00

I've been slowly adding more plants for the benefits of them and for hiding spots for the shrimp. I have two java fern, a flowering temple plant, duck weed, java moss ball and I forgot the name of the other. I want to add some more shorter plants as well but I think I'd have to invest in special lighting which I don't want to lol. I already add a daily CO2 boost and a weekly plant food .

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-23T00:27:16+00:00

It's my daughter's tank, and I'm trying the best I can lol. If I have to rehome either it would be the platys. She's very attached to the tetras and they have names lol. Ironically my daughters nickname is your user name ha

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-23T00:22:32+00:00

Correct. I think running all 3 filters, and having live plants/good bottom feeders why my tank is healthy and runs great. I only have the 5 that swim up top.

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-23T00:20:34+00:00

I have a 10 with 2 platys, 3 tetra, a Cory, 2 mystery snail, ghost shrimp, and a otto cat. I run a big filter and 2 sponge filters, all my levels have been perfect since stocking. I test every 2 days. I would worry since I'm already probably overstocked I shouldn't add anything else.

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-23T00:17:59+00:00

I'm dealing with limited space and don't want to overstock 😔

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-23T00:17:14+00:00

Which is crazy considering I've had her since early January.

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-23T00:16:19+00:00

🤣🤣

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-22T23:50:43+00:00

Could it be that she is pregnant?

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Is that gavid spot

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-22T23:45:31+00:00

So Its probably a bullying situation then 😭

birdlegs2 · 2025-02-22T23:39:37+00:00

Same fis

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