Yoyo gravid for months?
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- Gryphoemia
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Yoyo gravid for months?
Hi all. I have a single 4"+ yoyo loach- I found her all by herself at the lfs about six months ago. I haven't been able to find any other similar sized yoyos, so she's living with my three 3" clowns in a 55. She went from being a total recluse when she was alone to being a terrible bully with the clowns- I suppose it may be time to find her a new home.
Anyway, a few months ago, she got VERY bloated- her belly is so huge she can't fit into half the caves in the tank anymore. Her whole underside is bright silvery white, too. Based on other threads I've read, I think she's gravid. My question is, how long can she stay that way with no males? If nothing else, I'm afraid she'll get hurt trying to cram herself into caves she doesn't fit in- she's gotten a couple little bruises that way already.
Anyway, a few months ago, she got VERY bloated- her belly is so huge she can't fit into half the caves in the tank anymore. Her whole underside is bright silvery white, too. Based on other threads I've read, I think she's gravid. My question is, how long can she stay that way with no males? If nothing else, I'm afraid she'll get hurt trying to cram herself into caves she doesn't fit in- she's gotten a couple little bruises that way already.
It is not necessary to have a similar-sized yoyo. They grow very fast, a 1" baby will be 3" within only three months and 4" within perhaps six. It is not clear if this will help with your yoyo problem (they may be too immature or not interested in spawning...) but at least it will get her some company.
- Gryphoemia
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