Pregnant or sick???
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Tetras don't get pregnant, they're egg layers. It's possible she became what's known as eggbound but it's unlikely. My guess would be dropsy, which is a sign of internal organ failure. Dropsy has many causes, and is usually fatal. This link has some info on trying to treat dropsy: Flippersandfins.net on treating dropsy!
What I've seen sold as fruit tetras are usually dyed fish. They have a shortened lifespan, and are often unhealthy.
Tetras don't get pregnant, they're egg layers. It's possible she became what's known as eggbound but it's unlikely. My guess would be dropsy, which is a sign of internal organ failure. Dropsy has many causes, and is usually fatal. This link has some info on trying to treat dropsy: Flippersandfins.net on treating dropsy!
What I've seen sold as fruit tetras are usually dyed fish. They have a shortened lifespan, and are often unhealthy.