General Care Discussion :: Will my RES lay eggs??

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Post Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 10:57 pm   Will my RES lay eggs??

I have a 4 year old RES and I'm not sure if she has eggs? What are the signs that she is gravid? Also, I heard that RES that live alone will not lay eggs... Is this true? My RES has lived by herself since I got her 4 years ago. Thanks for any help :msgreen:
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Post Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 11:01 pm   Re: Will my RES lay eggs??

Most obvious sign is restlessness... wanting to get out of the tank, ignoring food. Some say they do a kicking motion with their hind feet though I have not seen it.
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Post Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 3:45 pm   Re: Will my RES lay eggs??

Is it true that RES that have no tankmates will not lay eggs?
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Post Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 6:19 pm   Re: Will my RES lay eggs??

Females kept alone might still lay them.
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