is it possible??

to miss the lock. i put my male pastel(800gr.) in with my big female (1500gr.) about a day ago and i have seen them getting close but i havent seen a lock. how long do they stay locked???

thanks Tony

Anywhere from two hours to two days. I just had a pair lock up that lasted almost two days, although I can't be certain that there wasn't a break somewhere inbetween.

but if they did already fornicate is there any harm in putting him back in if the female is not pregnant??

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Originally Posted by toe_knee

but if they did already fornicate is there any harm in putting him back in if the female is not pregnant??

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Nope, no harm. Actually most breeders will rotate their males in with a female (or females) many times over the season and try to get them to lock up a half dozen times or so. The mating process actually stimulates them to ovulate, and either the retained sperm or a recent copulation will fertilize the eggs... or a combination of the two.

ok thats what i thought but i just wanted to be sure. thanks for the help

well i have seen a lock. when should i remove the male from the females tub?? and should i still do 2 days in 2 days out?

after the deed is done! give him a few days rest..



vaughn

well i just looked up stairs and padro(pastel male) was finished doing his deed. i cant wait to see the eggs!!!!! now its just a waiting game

A breeding does not always mean eggs, but good luck. :)

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Originally Posted by ECLARK

A breeding does not always mean eggs, but good luck. :)

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i know that. i plan on still putting him in with her every 2 to 3 days. i am going to need the luck. thanks