Why is my Female Marigold Swordtail fish hiding? help!?

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Jen M

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I bought a male and a female Marigold swordtail the other day, and i have this castle, and every now and then shes always hiding in there, but there are times the male is on one side the of tank and the female is on the other side, but both get along, because I do see them swimming around with each other..
I don't think shes pregnant, because I've seen enough Mollies pregnant..
But what could the reason why she's acting like this? Hiding or staying on the other side of the tank from the male marigold swordtail, yet at times swims around with the male...
Could this mean she Might be pregnant, just not with allot of fry? shes active so i don't think shes dying.. Well i hope not, I want both of them to make babies.. (crosses fingers)..
I got them on the same day and they were in the same tank, so i don't think shes scared of the male or whatever...
 
Either the male is picking on her or she just needs to get used to her new environment. Some fish are shy and it takes time before they are comfortable in their new tank. You should turn your lights off in your tank for 2 days to help her. Keep a close eye on them and make sure the male is not picking on her.
 
Either the male is picking on her or she just needs to get used to her new environment. Some fish are shy and it takes time before they are comfortable in their new tank. You should turn your lights off in your tank for 2 days to help her. Keep a close eye on them and make sure the male is not picking on her.
 
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