Molly still pregnant

[Zagz]

My white molly is pregnant, she is showing the eyes of the fry in her belly. (at least I think that is what they are). She is as big as a house, I thought she would give birth a couple of weeks ago. Is it possible she can have some control over when she has these fry? I have had her for 7 weeks and she has been clearly pregnant when I got her. I thought for sure by now she would have had her fry. I'll try and get a picture but I swear when she sees the camera she starts darting around so that I can't take a pic of her.

 

[Toirtis]

Nice big 50% water change can often trigger them to litter....as well, some pure spirulina flakes can help move things along.

 

[FawnN]

Are you planning to rescue all of them? If so, you better be ready for a net when she drops, unless you plan on giving your other fish a treat.

I had a big momma sword and she dropped at least 100 fry in my 5 gallon bucket before I could move her into her new home.