Yes the females get fatter when well fed. This is due to the eggs they develop and hold in their body.
You should be able to breed them in a month. Just keep feeding them up on a variety of foods and then start breeding when the infusoria and green water cultures are ready. I recommend having both types of culture (infusoria & green water) going in case one doesn't work. You should also try to make several of each culture for the same reason.
You should be able to breed them in a month. Just keep feeding them up on a variety of foods and then start breeding when the infusoria and green water cultures are ready. I recommend having both types of culture (infusoria & green water) going in case one doesn't work. You should also try to make several of each culture for the same reason.