how do you tell if a guppy is pregnant
2007-05-22 20:34:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Chances are, if it's a female has has been around a male within the last 5 months, she's pregnant.
Females get a plump appearance, that becomes almost "square" when she's about to give birth. Near the anal vent, on the lower abdomen, there are two clear areas which will darken when she's got fry. This area is called the "gravid spot". Here's a link with photos, plus what to expect during the pregnancy and birth: http://aquariumhobbyist.com/guppies/pregnancy.html There's a link at the bottom of the website on how to care for fry when they arrive.
Even if you only have females, they can store sperm from a single mating and give birth around every 28 days for 6 months.
2007-05-22 20:47:11 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the underside of her belly will have a dark almost black spot in front of the fin. It will get darker as she gets closer to giving birth turning dark black right before she is ready. she is a live bearer so she may act as though she is tired or swim with her tail up when it is almost time too. after her first batch she will continue to give birth roughly every 25-30 days , and can even if the male isnt in the tank for up to 6 months after the first time.
2007-05-23 08:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by kitten g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She will start getting a very round belly and the back section of her belly will go all black
2007-05-23 03:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to ANIMAL PLANET to tell i did the same with my guppy
2007-05-23 03:43:07 · answer #4 · answered by zoidgirl0905 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
larger bellies get cheese cloth put over air hoses and a netted basket so you can save the babies or the bigger ones will eat them.
2007-05-23 03:39:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she will have bumps just like any pregnant women
2007-05-23 03:40:14 · answer #6 · answered by @NGEL B@BY 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋