Could Someone Tell Me If My Fish Is Pregnant

[cluelessdreams]

Hi i bought some mollies about 2 weeks ago, i have two red ones with black tails, ive been noticing one of them has been getting a rather large belly, i really want to know so the other fish dont end up eatting the babies! Also there is a smaller molly that follows close by to her.

if she is pregnant, can you please tell me what to do? i have never breed fish before, and im really scared about it!!
thanks!

 

[JenCliBee]

yep sure looks pregnant but thats a platy not a molly


jen

 

[cluelessdreams]

Ohhhh im sure the woman at the fish shop said they were mollys, silly me!
Ah so you sure shes pregnant?

 

[JenCliBee]

Ohhhh im sure the woman at the fish shop said they were mollys, silly me!
Ah so you sure shes pregnant?

yeh defo a platy i think its called a red wagtail (i think lol)


and and defo looks pregnant 2 try save the fry u could get yaself a breeder trap i found the net 1's are the best and slightly bigger 2


jen


EDITED: forgot 2 say Hi & welcome 2 TFF

 

[cluelessdreams]

Ohhhh im sure the woman at the fish shop said they were mollys, silly me!
Ah so you sure shes pregnant?

yeh defo a platy i think its called a red wagtail (i think lol)


and and defo looks pregnant 2 try save the fry u could get yaself a breeder trap i found the net 1's are the best and slightly bigger 2


jen


EDITED: forgot 2 say Hi & welcome 2 TFF

I got to a music festival in a couple of days, do you think it would be alright to just pick up a trap from the local pet store till i get back? how long do they last pregnant? i really have no clue on fish pregancies!

Thanks, its the only place i could find to get advice!

 

[JenCliBee]

yeh should be fine she's probably a week or so off having them anyways

they are usually pregnant between 4-6 weeks depending on tank temperature



jen

 

[Loony Fish]

it's a sunsett platy. probably pregnant... look for a black patch by it's ainal fin

 

[cluelessdreams]

Aw how exciting, do i need to buy anything to put into the water? and how long do i have to keep them in the net?

 

[JenCliBee]

it's a sunsett platy. probably pregnant... look for a black patch by it's ainal fin

Hmmmm.. i may be wrong sorry if i am but i dont think it's a sunset but like usaul i probably am lol



jen

 

[cluelessdreams]

it's a sunsett platy. probably pregnant... look for a black patch by it's ainal fin

So you mean like a patch that looks like something inside her? or an actual spot on her tummy?

it's a sunsett platy. probably pregnant... look for a black patch by it's ainal fin

Hmmmm.. i may be wrong sorry if i am but i dont think it's a sunset but like usaul i probably am lol



jen

Its deffo a red wagtail

 

[JenCliBee]

it's usally a black patch inside near the anal fin this is called been gravid the black patch is usually the eye's of the babies


jen

 

[cluelessdreams]

it's usally a black patch inside near the anal fin this is called been gravid the black patch is usually the eye's of the babies


jen

I think shes got one, how big should the patch be? and awwww im really excited now do they come out as eggs?

 

[JenCliBee]

the patch will prob only be a few millimeters and no they come out as live tiny little cute platy's

 

[lilfishie]

Welcome to TFF

She is defo pregnant and is a red wag platy

If you pick up a breeder net/trap then maybe just pop her in there over night, turn the light off and feed her a little before

If no fry by morning then let her out and try again next night

Watch out for her hiding in corners, near heater or near the gravel

Also her stomach will go more this shape \_____/

 

[OldMan47]

Welcome to the forum Dreams. I have a link in my signature that will help you understand when they are ready to pop. If your fish gives birth while you are away, it would be best if you had lots of hiding places for the fry in your tank. If you have the mother in a breeding net and she gives birth, it will just be easier for her to catch and eat them. A proper breeding trap has a separate compartment where the fry can get away from the mother and still not be in with the other fish. Such a trap should never be home to an adult fish for more than about 48 hours so the next best thing is lots of hiding places for the fry.