is it possible??

[toe_knee]

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

[xdeus]

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.

[toe_knee]

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

[xdeus]

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

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.

[toe_knee]

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

[toe_knee]

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?

[kavmon]

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



vaughn

[toe_knee]

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

[ECLARK]

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

[toe_knee]

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

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