How Long Till Birth?

[GhillieSniper115]

Hi my swordtail is pregers and i just noticed today 5/26/11 that the fry have hatched inside her and u can see 3-4 just by her gravid spot alone. They have black eyes. When can I expect fry? I just put her in a breeder box so my platy doesn't hunt them down. Councedently she is also pregnant but not as fat and has a noticeable gravid spot. How long? Thanx

 

[Tasha]

Hi my swordtail is pregers and i just noticed today 5/26/11 that the fry have hatched inside her and u can see 3-4 just by her gravid spot alone. They have black eyes. When can I expect fry? I just put her in a breeder box so my platy doesn't hunt them down. Councedently she is also pregnant but not as fat and has a noticeable gravid spot. How long? Thanx

If you can already see the frys eyes inside her it wont be too much longer. Watch for her to square off on the bottom, most fish will do this prior to delivery.... usually no more than 3 days. Watch her in the breeder box, this often stresses out momma and she could hold them in or even possibly abort the fry.

 

[GhillieSniper115]

If you can already see the frys eyes inside her it wont be too much longer. Watch for her to square off on the bottom, most fish will do this prior to delivery.... usually no more than 3 days. Watch her in the breeder box, this often stresses out momma and she could hold them in or even possibly abort the fry.

What exactly do u mean by squar off also I know what causes the stress in a breeder box and have fixed the problem

 

[Tasha]

when you look at the pregnant fish from the side instead of being round they'll be more flat on the bottom like this \__/

 

[GhillieSniper115]

when you look at the pregnant fish from the side instead of being round they'll be more flat on the bottom like this \__/

Oh I thought u ment w the gravid spot! Shes almost like that.

 

[EndlersEatGuppies]

Ahhh u r so lucky. My little girl likes to be FAT I guess.

 

[GhillieSniper115]

Ahhh u r so lucky. My little girl likes to be FAT I guess.

No I'm not. I put her in thurs and she stil didn't give birth

 

[Tasha]

some fish will NOT give birth in those things.. she may just hold them in or abort them.

 

[GhillieSniper115]

some fish will NOT give birth in those things.. she may just hold them in or abort them.

So wat do I do?

 

[Deckape]

If she hasn't birthed soon, maybe you should just let her out. That's a long time for her to be in there IMO. Good luck and all goes well.

 

[GhillieSniper115]

If she hasn't birthed soon, maybe you should just let her out. That's a long time for her to be in there IMO. Good luck and all goes well.

But then the fry will die

 

[Deckape]

Maybe not all of them if they have adequate hiding spots

 

[jetajockey]

Another option is to use a tank divider and keep the expectant mother on one side and then just move her after she drops.

 

[GhillieSniper115]

Another option is to use a tank divider and keep the expectant mother on one side and then just move her after she drops.

I just did that. I put her in a tank w an injured female fancy guppy. It's a 2.5 gal and I divided it and put them in the side w the filter and heater. The guppy can get from one side to the other but the swordtail can't. I'm hopping she gives birth soon then I can put the babies into a smaller holding net. And i did put alot of plants in the same side as the swordtail just incase

 

[Deckape]

I just did that. I put her in a tank w an injured female fancy guppy. It's a 2.5 gal and I divided it and put them in the side w the filter and heater. The guppy can get from one side to the other but the swordtail can't. I'm hopping she gives birth soon then I can put the babies into a smaller holding net. And i did put alot of plants in the same side as the swordtail just incase

Great. I am glad another option was found. I am getting swords next week. Thanks for the education.

 

[GhillieSniper115]

Great. I am glad another option was found. I am getting swords next week. Thanks for the education.

Yes she's fine she should give birth today. If u need any help w the swords ask me they're a beautiful fish and I am still deciding wether or not to breed them or fancy guppies.

 

[Deckape]

Yes she's fine she should give birth today. If u need any help w the swords ask me they're a beautiful fish and I am still deciding wether or not to breed them or fancy guppies.

Will do. Thanks I am sure I will!

 

[GhillieSniper115]

She still didn't give birth. But she got fatter...

 

[Deckape]

She still didn't give birth. But she got fatter...

I have 7 female red velvets now. Getting 2 males and one female from Severum Mama and HN1 delivered today. Those 3 are close to being Montezumas. You inspired me! Thanks and stand by to help if you can with my questions.

 

[tlkng1]

Does the filter have a sponge attachment or is it a strainer? If it is a strainer, the fry are small enough to get sucked up into the filter.