Is my Guppy pregnant, guppies are new to me

[guppy1216]

Any opinions? Thanks. I have 7 guppies total 4 male and 3 females..bought them last week from pets mart.

 

[plecopsycho]

Yes i thinks it pregnant but i would get more females if i were you

 

[Ian086]

Yes i thinks it pregnant but i would get more females if i were you

I agree. Ideally you should have a ratio of 1m/2f, better still, 1m/3f. She looks like she could drop in the next few days, 3-4. It can be hard to guess. What's your plan for the fry and what size tank have you got???

 

[guppy1216]

I have a 10 gallon, as soon as i see the fry i will put them in a large container ..ppl said they like shallow water so it will be about 4-5 inches of water..
Im excited ..thanks for responding...after they are of size i will add them in my tank.

 

[Ian086]

I have a 10 gallon, as soon as i see the fry i will put them in a large container ..ppl said they like shallow water so it will be about 4-5 inches of water..
Im excited ..thanks for responding...after they are of size i will add them in my tank.

They will still need a heater and filter. They will be super sensitive to the water quality and it needs to be pristine. IMO a breeder net would be a better option. I have guppies myself and have raised them from fry. One of my females, that I raised, just gave birth to 15 fry 2 nights ago!!!....
Also, she looks quite big, so expect at least 20 fry. Even with a few deaths, stillborns and the female eating some, you will have too many for your 10g....

 

[guppy1216]

Ok ty..that was my plan A..but i read online about putting them in another tank...but i guess i needed a second opinion, so i will buy the breeder net..lol plus its more my budget anway thanks.

 

[guppy1216]

Btw congrats on ur 15 fry.

 

[PockX]

Looks pregnant..I have a female that is a little bigger than that even and it still hasn't dropped. I think the male is harassing it too much, even with another female. I might move it to another tank so it can drop them in peace. Goodluck with your fry!

 

[Ian086]

Ok ty..that was my plan A..but i read online about putting them in another tank...but i guess i needed a second opinion, so i will buy the breeder net..lol plus its more my budget anway thanks.

Another tank would be ideal and probably best. I trade mine to my LFS for credit, so he will take them even when they are small, 1-2months. If you plan on keeping them or raising them to adults, a 20g would be perfect. You could get away with another 10g, but be prepared to do more water changes than usual. Have a look on Craigslist, you might pick up a decent tank for cheap....
I have a 12g for the adults, 2m/5f and a 15g for the fry.....
PS... Tanks, the fry caught me a bit off guard. She wasn't due for another 5 days!!!

 

[guppy1216]

Thank you..nice tank