how far along is my pregnant guppy?

[Mojo3251]

i bought her pregnant so i dont know how far along she is. im new to breeding guppies.. i was also wondering how long before i put her in the breeder box?

 

[ENDLER]

Not as far as you think from the pictures she doesn't look as boxy and fat as my girls so I would put her in a fry trap. Do you own a further tank if so really try to fill it with plants fake and real stones bridges gravel is optional this is a better and less stressful was of your guppy giving birth I use this method my self. Also use a weak filter or put on one minimum pregnant guppies enjoy slow moving water a heater I believe is not necessary is shortens the life span of guppies
Hope this helped

 

[Mojo3251]

How long before she gives birth do you think?

 

[ENDLER]

It's impossible to tell but my best guess would be 1 week

 

[ENDLER]

Just to let you know In my guppy fry tank I have 3 adult endler guppies with them I don't know why I just like the fact that endlers seem to leave some food behind for the fry, also the endlers are very friendly and can't eat the fry either

 

[Mojo3251]

Thank you very much!! But one more question, if I had to put her in the cage, when should I do that?

Ps: I've had one batch in my guppy tank and they ate all but one..

 

[ENDLER]

Well...This could lead to premature births if put in the breeding box too early I would try to do it as late as possible eg. When you begin to see a slight bulge just behind the gravid spot this is the latest I would leave it in less that 7 days she could start pooping them out !

 

[Mojo3251]

Well she has a bulge right now.. So?

 

[ENDLER]

Is she swimming confidently

 

[ENDLER]

Send me a picture of the trap and I'll give u an instant answer

 

[Mojo3251]

Well she likes to hang out at the bottom but so do all of my guppies but when I put food in the tank she goes right to the top..

 

[ENDLER]

Ok...I'd put her in in three days, show me the pic of the babies = D good luck

 

[Mojo3251]

Here's the box but it dosnt have the divider in it.

 

[ENDLER]

Perfect

 

[ENDLER]

Hope I helped

 

[ENDLER]

Feel free to message or post when ever you need help

 

[ENDLER]

If you don't have a solid placement for the fish and your in the UK I'll be ok for a few

 

[Mojo3251]

You helped me a ton!! I'll be sure to send you pic of the fry!! = )

 

[ENDLER]

Your very much welcome and good luck

 

[ENDLER]

Watching fry grow up is so amazing colour development sexual development is truly fantastic and personalities within the fish is great