Pregnant guppies & one platy

[LVfishLover]

Hi I have 3 guppies (2 female, one male) 2 platys (1 female, 1 male) and a fry platy- we got it from the pet store a few months ago.

Well both of my girl guppies look pregnant, I think the lighter colored one gave birth and we missed it because her gravel spot disappeared and she got smaller - now getting bigger. But the darker guppy has been huge forever it feel like and hasn’t given birth. I put her in a breeder box for a day but she seemed nervous so i let her out. We have plenty of hiding spots (live plants & decorations my kids picked out) and she’s hiding a lot.

My female platy I’ve had for about 3/4 weeks possibly and just keeps getting bigger.

Should I put the 2 bigger ones in the box together? How do I know when they are ready? I’m completely new to this

 

[Derekshatch]

I dont reccomend putting them in a breeder box, but once the fish seems safe and comfortable she will give birth. The fry will hide in the plants.

 

[Retired Viking]

Make sure there are plenty of plants and hiding spots. I had 5 red eye tetras and in 3 months I had 12 fry which grew to a safe size in my 55 gallon tank.

 

[LVfishLover]

Make sure there are plenty of plants and hiding spots. I had 5 red eye tetras and in 3 months I had 12 fry which grew to a safe size in my 55 gallon tank.

We have 2 statues they can go inside and about 10 live plants. We got our baby platy when she was just a spec and has done really well with the bigger fish in there.

Do you know when they’ll give birth? I feel like it’s been forever

 

[Retired Viking]

Sorry, I have not had platys for many years but she looks close. Good luck and enjoy your fish.

 

[LVfishLover]

Sorry, I have not had platys for many years but she looks close. Good luck and enjoy your fish.

Thank you!