[xxbenjamminxx]

I have gotten 12 yellow labs from a local guy here. One adult and the rest are fairly small. All are eating and acting normal except the adult. He hasnt eaten since I gotten him, but is still out and about in the tank swimming all through out the tank. When ever I approach the tank he hides in the rocks and wont come out till after I walk away for a bit. I do see him even chasing other labs once is awhile but have yet to see any aggression towards him at all. I have been watching him thinking it might be a her, but showing no signs of holding.

No clamped fins, no bloating, spots, nothing, except not eating and belly looks ever so slightly sunken in. I havent seen him poop at all since I gotten him.

Water parameters are Ammonia 0 Nitrite 0 Nitrate 10 PH 8.0

Any suggestions on what I should do or could do what be appreciated. He is a beautiful specimen and would hate to let anything go too far and lose him. It has been about a week since he was introduced into the tank, 7 days tomorrow.

Will try and get a pic of him if I can get close enough without him hiding on me.

Thanks in advance.

 

[xxbenjamminxx]

Well after sitting as motionless as possible for the last 40 min I got her to come out for a little.

Notice how I said "her" LOL happen to catch her opening her mouth and it looked I seen an egg in there. Must be a small clutch cause her buccal cavity doesnt look swollen at all, but I did observe some "chewing" so Im gonna watch her some more to confirm but it looks like she may be holding after all.

Sorry for the wasted post, was just getting concerned.

 

[DJRansome]

A happy ending is always nice to read. :thumb:

 

[exasperatus2002]

Spring is in the air....everyones Labs are starting to hold. lol

 

[xxbenjamminxx]

Just an update: Today I went to feed my fish and the Lab that wasnt eating at was out and EATING like a champ. She must have been holding for a bit before I got her and spit in my main tank. Now I will have to keep my eyes peeled to see if I can see any wigglers left in there. Would imagine they will be holding tight in the rock pile for cover for a bit though.