Hi,
I've had 4 Mollies for several months now. 2 Males, and 2 Females. One of the females has, over the last couple of months, seemingly got much fatter. I assumed she was pregnant, but as yet she hasn't delivered any fry! I've now put her in a breeding hatch now, but I don't want to keep her in there unnecessarily. I've taken a picture, and a video and was wondering if anyone could tell me whether she is just "plump" or pregnant - and if she is pregnant how much longer should I expect to have to wait, as I said before she has been this size for nearly 2 months now and I don’t want to keep her in there for any longer than she needs to be!
http://www.richcy.co.uk/SUC51342.JPG
http://www.richcy.co.uk/molly-pregnant-or-not.wmv
All advice appreciated.
Rich
2007-03-25 11:38:51 · 13 answers · asked by richcyuk 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Check at her behind, there should be a very dark spot there. In the photo, her fin is in front of it, so hard to see. If you see a dark spot around her backside, she's pregnant.
2007-03-25 11:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by twinsisterwendy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The solution to find out if your fish is pregnant is quite simple.
Monitor your fish as much as possible. What you are watching for is to see if the fish log on to the internet and go to Yahoo Answers. If and when this happens, and your fish asks the question "Am I Pregnant?" on the Yahoo Answers forum, then your fish is most definately pregnant. A doctor's or veterinarian's opinion is no longer necessary to determine pregnancy. A simple query on the internet will suffice.
I recognize that this solution may seem out of the ordinary but it's really quite routine. However, if your fish start asking strangers on Yahoo Answers to do their homework for them or question whether or not astronauts really did land on the moon, then you should start to worry.
2007-03-25 19:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by Mickey Nation 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dun think that ur molly is getting 'plump'--if she is, then the others should also have bulging stomachs! Yup, I think that's she's pregnant. But again, one might never know. If she gets pregnant, then congratz!! If not, dun worry.
Have a good time!!
2007-03-26 01:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by ♥qien"' 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she has been that big for more than a month she is just a big female they give birth within a month or less
2007-03-25 16:02:17 · answer #4 · answered by squick24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For privacy I suggest you replace the wmv file with an anonymous one. A well-known video player shows what I think is your name.
2007-03-25 11:55:12 · answer #5 · answered by VT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first of all i would ask the fish. she would know if her period was late. then do a home pregnancy test and have it confirmed with her family vet. if your fish is worried its beswt to find out sooner rather than later so she can explore her options.
hope this helps!
2007-03-26 02:30:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see no gravid spot on your molly , so I am thinking not pregnant
2007-03-25 11:49:02 · answer #7 · answered by Vincent W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fishes never get pregnant, only mammals.
2007-03-25 11:49:57 · answer #8 · answered by corleone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forgive me if I am wrong but fish dont give birth, they lay eggs.
2007-03-26 02:03:16 · answer #9 · answered by myself 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first see if your fish is being isolated.....or swimming by itself then are anyother fish trying to bit it or "fight "with it ?....if so than i believe you have a pregnant fish
2007-03-25 17:01:54 · answer #10 · answered by Alyssa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋