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RE: missing fish :(
They could have spawned in the tank too. Once the female has spawned she will
stay with the eggs and wrigglers for a week or more (depending on the species)
at which point, in my experience she'll eat the damn things! Buts its not
necessarily bad news.
>===== Original Message From "Patricia Ceger" <pc6@acpub.duke.edu> =====
>Hi everyone,
>I'm afraid some of my fish may be dead, and I guess I'm asking for
>reassurance or sympathy. I had 3 female A. nijsseni in my 55 gallon tank
>with a male and 12 black neons. I haven't seen one of the females in 2 or 3
>days. The tank is heavily planted and has several caves and some rockwork.
>Can I hope that the little girl is still alive?
>I have a similar situation in my 40 gallon tank, except that it is 2 female
>A. trifasciata that are missing. I haven't seen them even when I was trying
>to net a few cories out of that tank and had everything stirred up. If they
>are still there, can anyone recommend a way to encourage them to show
>themselves?
>If they are dead, is there anyone within a reasonable drive of Durham, NC
>who has some female trifasciata they're willing to sell?
>Thanks,
>Patricia
>
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