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blazergirl Hobbyist Posts: 86 Kudos: 75 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2005	I know that this may seems to be a stupid question, but is there any possible way to tell when the females are ready to give birth... I have around 5 females that are pregnant and I dunno what to expect:%):%)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	umm. my guess is that they will be less active, not eat, and just looking like they are going to drop. if you don't catch it this time, don't worry, mark it down on a calander and i think that every 28 days she will give birth around that same time, so you know when to add her into a breeding tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
Hooktor Fish Addict Posts: 646 Kudos: 651 Votes: 67 Registered: 22-Mar-2004	Usually one or two days before they give birth their stomachs will almost have a square shape instead of the normal round guppy belly.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Some people say they don't eat a day or two before & are less active. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
ronnfive Enthusiast Posts: 188 Kudos: 219 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Jul-2004	Yes they appear to be boxy in shape when they are about to give birth. And if their belly is translucent you will notice that their gravid spot will be very much darker.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
blazergirl Hobbyist Posts: 86 Kudos: 75 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2005	i just found 7 guppy fry and ive moved them to a tank by themselves!!! YAY, babies for me!!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
Hooktor Fish Addict Posts: 646 Kudos: 651 Votes: 67 Registered: 22-Mar-2004	Congratulations! It is always so exciting!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Congratulations......... http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
blazergirl Hobbyist Posts: 86 Kudos: 75 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2005	up to 9 fry from the same drop and should have another drop in a day or so from a different mother... lets see how it goes/:'
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
bzash Fingerling Posts: 15 Kudos: 4 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-May-2005	congrats!!! ...feed them live food for faster growth.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
tankie Fish Addict Posts: 857 Kudos: 848 Votes: 230 Registered: 15-Mar-2005	congrats
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
blazergirl Hobbyist Posts: 86 Kudos: 75 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2005	hey everyone the fry are growing and seems to be quickly to me... they are just so cute!! the first thing that I notice is their eyes and then I notice the rest of their bodies
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
blazergirl Hobbyist Posts: 86 Kudos: 75 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2005	the babies are just plugging along and i should have more within the week
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
chelaine Big Fish Posts: 383 Kudos: 343 Votes: 78 Registered: 23-Jul-2005	congrats! I just had three females give birth to over 60 fry in the past two days. HOORAY for BABIES! Chelle _______________________________________________ I love the fishes cuz they're SOOO delicious...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
blazergirl Hobbyist Posts: 86 Kudos: 75 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2005	isnt it the best feeling I think though that a lot of mine get eaten for some reason, who knows I dont have an abundance of space so i guess that its kinda good.... these are gorgeoud fish such a variety of colors and personalities!!! yes I said that fish have personality
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
chelaine Big Fish Posts: 383 Kudos: 343 Votes: 78 Registered: 23-Jul-2005	personalities eh? I'm still working on naming all mine... LOL! so many i cant keep up. Chelle _______________________________________________ I love the fishes cuz they're SOOO delicious...
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