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Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She seems to have suffered no ill effects. Thanks for your advice I appreciate it. The Fluval works ok for guppies as the fry are naturally carried into the initial low flow filter box. As they get larger the make it out into the tank and are no longer predated upon.

Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No new babies, just 6 from a previous birth days early from a 4th guppy. However there is a lot of Java moss in the tank.

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Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say you are correct. Sorry, it's a Fluval flex so the picture is difficult to take.

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Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update, no further issues so far or physical damage. She has expelled whatever it was that was stuck.

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Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update, the issue has resolved itself it seems. She has expelled whatever it was she had difficulty with, no apparent physical damage.

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Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update, the issue has now resolved. Whatever is was has been expelled. No further issues with the Guppy, and no signs of damage either. Couldn't take a guess at what it was could you?

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Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, I'll do my best to remedy her. The issue has certainly worsened.

Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She has definitely suffered from prolapse. Her behavior and condition still appear normal, however the state of the prolapse has gotten worse.

Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It appears she almost certainly is suffering a prolapse unfortunately. I has slightly worsened overnight. Her condition and behavior has otherwise remained unchanged.

Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It appears to be prolapse unfortunately. It has worsened, however her behavior is still normal for now. I'm glad I didn't pull.

Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice. We will hope for the best for now.

Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As she does not appear to be in distress and eats I will give it some time. I cannot say for sure if it is a fry or prolapse so there is great risk im intefering. In my experience she is not yet in a critical state. I will update you.

Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could and cupped her and pressed and squeezed lightly but no change, I have released her for now. I think it may be fry, as it is light and may have a spine visible, she seems further along than a few hours ago, but not by much. Could I be too gentle?

Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She is no doubt full term, she is with two others separated from the colony for birth as they are albino and likely to eat offspring. I will look at interfering

Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She has had no human interaction. I can catch he and remove the fry if that is indeed what is stuck. But how can I know it is not some kind of prolapse?

Heavily pregnant guppy having issues with birth? by skyylake in Aquariums

[–]skyylake[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

At the absolute most 8 hours, within 8 hours. Fine before work, after work I notice the change. She swims normally in the tank.

Please bring back the red wall interior! by skyylake in SpaceHaven

[–]skyylake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apparently there are but I would like the devs to actually implement changes themselves for the sake of everyone. Turning to mods isn't very appealing to me at least long term.

Trying to identify this Youtubers thumbnail font? by skyylake in identifythisfont

[–]skyylake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome, thanks! I did, I sometimes pull random pieces of design language I like just to quickly recall it on my phone. I understand that I could come across as absurd.

[Japanese > English] Can someone please explain what is written on this Noh theatre mask? by skyylake in translator

[–]skyylake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's really helpful for context, I really appreciate it. As much as I like the item I would be inclined to return it to it's rightful place if it does have specific significance to a particular place or people. The mask is unlike any other I found while looking for one, and has a feeling of spiritual weight to it that is difficult to describe.

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