Sterbai gravid?

[Jdmcfast]

I'm am attempting to breed some sterbai cories for the first time. To me they always look fat lol. They have been very active lately after doing some cold water changes. I know some cories belies turn like a magenta color before they spawn is this true of sterbai?
Thanks for any info regarding any info specifically related to sterbai.

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[pleco_breeder]

I've never seen my sterbai develop any color other than the standard, white belly and striated spots. They spawn constantly, and I stopped pulling eggs several months ago. I just get by on what few manage to survive in the tank with the adults.

Likewise, I've never seen them look "fat". Granted, they're very bulky for a cory, but there's never been any of the normally associated bulges I see in ripe females of other species.

Larry

[Jdmcfast]

So basically there is no obvious signs to look for other than the eggs?

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[Jdmcfast]

Is that right? Anyone else have more info on this? They are being extremely active still but still no eggs.

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[ErikO]

I think the best indicator for my Sterbai is when they start activly cleaning areas to put their eggs on.

[Jdmcfast]

Do they get a lot more active too?

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[ErikO]

Yes. Lots of chasing and aggressive/show-off dashes to the surface.