Mickey Mouse

[westmidsgal]

hi  my mickey mouse plattie looks very pregnant and square at bottom  had her in breeding
tank all morning but nothing  i cant even see a gravid spot so is she pregnant or not? 
 

 

[fluttermoth]

The so-called 'gravid spot' is a very poor indication of pregnancy; shape is much more reliable.
 
Livebearers can hold onto their fry for a while, if they don't feel happy, so she could just be stressed. Do you have a bit of plant or something in the breeder box with her?

 

[westmidsgal]

no she is in a 21litre tank on her own  well i say on her own she got about 19 fry with her what am 
3 weeks old  

 

[Joshwainwright]

If she's squaring off, she's definitely pregnant. It's just a matter of waiting
 
Just make sure she's nice and comfortable and wait for her to drop.

 

[westmidsgal]

hope tonight  she is really square now  so when i get up in the morning i might have fry 

 

[Joshwainwright]

Keep us updated! 

 

[westmidsgal]

will do 
still none