What the !!?!

[ijmccollum]

Okay, Chi-Chi (female jackson) is popping out weird stuff. She's done it twice now -- once yesterday and once today. Both, very simular in appearance -- oblong (~12--6 mm) with shades from whitish to brownish, soft matter. Definately not feces or urates. What is it?!? Her health, diet, hydration, energy, everything seems fine with the exception of these alien pods.

 

[Julirs]

Looks like slugs. Females of live bearing species will pass them when not being mated.

 

[Kent67]

What did we name those? Yellow pearls? Cham pearls?

 

[ijmccollum]

Slugs?!? Undeveloped ovum or parasitic? Does this means I should breed her or more importantly, change diet/environment/supplements...?

 

[ijmccollum]

Pearls!!! Does that mean I should start stringing them.

 

[Julirs]

It's normal. No worries.

 

[ijmccollum]

Okay, I think I am beginning to understand this , it's a live bearer female thing.

Thanks!

 

[PardalisGirl]

You got it....

You got it! It is freaky seeing them the first time though....

 

[ijmccollum]

Yes, freaked me right out! I imagine I can expect to see more of them -- perhaps even figure out her cycle.