What can I do with that female mandarin?

[Delphinus]

I wish I knew. My female mandarin is in the same situation (although not anywhere as profound as yours). First noticed this around 2 or 3 months ago. It does not seem to affect her ability to do anything. She has a male in the tank with her so I don't think it has anything to do with the presence or absence of a male..

[daniella3d]

I am really hoping she will accept that new male. I can't beleive she will go much longer looking like that. She look right about to burst and she is showing no sign of distress like yours.

Are yours spawning together?

Originally Posted by Delphinus

I wish I knew. My female mandarin is in the same situation (although not anywhere as profound as yours). First noticed this around 2 or 3 months ago. It does not seem to affect her ability to do anything. She has a male in the tank with her so I don't think it has anything to do with the presence or absence of a male..

[Delphinus]

They were at one point, when they were new to the tank. I can't say I have seen them spawn in a while now, however. I am not sure if they are missing a trigger (moon cycle?) to help them get in the mood..

[daniella3d]

Mine never spawned under anything but the very dim moonlights. I think they need that to spawn.

Originally Posted by Delphinus

They were at one point, when they were new to the tank. I can't say I have seen them spawn in a while now, however. I am not sure if they are missing a trigger (moon cycle?) to help them get in the mood..

[marie]

Originally Posted by daniella3d

Mine never spawned under anything but the very dim moonlights. I think they need that to spawn.

Mine spawn just before lights out.....I don't have moonlights

[daniella3d]

That's good to know that they are spawning even under normal light.

Originally Posted by marie

Mine spawn just before lights out.....I don't have moonlights