How long do I have?

[ellamarie]

This is going to be my first batch of platie babies. Based on these photos can anyone tell how long I might have before they are born? Lmk if another angle would be helpful.

I’ve decided to do a grow out tank and move them when they are close to birth, however I do not want to move them to early/to late.

 

[BullTerrierChild]

I don't know too much on the matter, but I believe you will see a gravid spot near the stomach area...

Good luck!!

 

[Back in the fold]

Within a month . And that is a nice looking wagtail Platy too , I might add .

 

[gwand]

I’m betting you will have fry within a week. But check for the gravid spot.

 

[Abaddon]

Once her stomach starts to get a more square, boxed-off shape, that'll be a sign she's close to giving birth. She's not quite there yet.

 

[Colin_T]

Within a month . And that is a nice looking wagtail Platy too, I might add.

LOL, yes, within a month because that is the normal gestation period for a platy

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For the OP, assuming the fish is gravid (pregnant) and not full of worms, then you might see young in the next 2 weeks.

 

[GaryE]

When the gravid spot lightens, you can sometimes see the eggs, or the eyes in the eggs through the reddish skin. That's when the fry are coming very soon.

 

[gwand]

Well we have 3 time dependent prognostications: one month, two weeks and one week. Can we place wagers on this forum?

 

[Naughts]

’ve decided to do a grow out tank and move them when they are close to birth, however I do not want to move them to early/to late.

Moving a gravid fish can cause the fry to abort and/ or internal damage to the female. Wait til the fry are born, then move the fry.