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Old June 19th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
What am i?

This is moe & curly....I noticed tonite that their bellys are bigger than the norm....Im not really sure whats going on so I was hoping someone with experience with angels, might be able to help?

Im not sure what angels look like if pregnant, nor do I know what they look like if constipated...thanks for the help!


larrys budda belly.JPG

moe's big budda belly.JPG

moe's budda belly.JPG
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Old June 19th, 2008  
Fish Keeper
 
was this picture taken after feeding time? they might be pregnant, though
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Old June 19th, 2008  
Master Of Fish Poo!
 
Yea, I could be wrong, but I'm guessing those 2 are females and pregnant.. although i'm probably wrong. They do look like Wilma did before she laid eggs.
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Old June 19th, 2008  
Fish Addict
 
maybe your fish are just fat
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Old June 19th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
It was after feeding time...but this is a first for me..to be honest, I have my grand baby here tonite so I didnt look at the aquatic kids before I fed them..I just kinda put their food in and went for baby bottle duty......the 3rd angel, larry, isnt belly bloated so im not sure whats going on...

ty for the replies!
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Old June 20th, 2008  
Fish Addict
 
well if you have 3 and 2 have swollen bellies and 1 does not it would stand to reason that 1 is male and the other 2 are female. If it was something to worry about i would think it would happen to all 3 of them.
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Old June 20th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
hmm...ok I guess ill just keep a close eye on them and go research what the next steps or signs should be if they are going to lay eggs..tonite im going to feed a peice of pea so at least I can cover the constipation issue...they look healthy otherwise....ty again
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Old June 20th, 2008  
Fish Helper
 
If they are going to lay, they will find a spot ( leaf, wall of aquarium, angled slate) and begin cleaning it. They repeatedly pick and pick at a spot. Then, they lay and he comes behind and fertilizes. At least that's what Cory's angels do.

I never noticed his female fat, but I have not ever checked.

Good luck.
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Old June 20th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
well, this morning, they are normal again..so I guess they pigged out on last nites dinner LOL ty everyone for your help
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Old June 20th, 2008  
Master Of Fish Poo!
 
Wow, talk about a hearty dinner!
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Old June 21st, 2008  
Moderator
 
Well we know who ate all the food If they had been that full of eggs their ovipositer would have been showing.
Carol
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Old June 21st, 2008  
Fish Master
 
Ive never seen them like that...and I dont overfeed (well ok sometimes I give them too many bloodworms) and ever since that nite, im careful about who gets what now...it was weird tho!
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Old June 21st, 2008  
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Glad they are doing fine. Those were definitely full bellies!
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Old June 21st, 2008  
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Glad their fine and they do give us a scare once in awhile.
Carol
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Old June 21st, 2008  
Fish Master
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Butterfly View Post
Glad their fine and they do give us a scare once in awhile.
Carol
It reminded me the first time my daughter fell and hurt her knee on the pavement it was the same feeling! (i know im tweeked) LOL
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