Pregnant platy fish - how far in is she?

[Liannyka]

Hello, my platy fish is pregnant and I'm wondering if anyone can tell how far along she is? I have no experience with this just yet, but I want to be prepared! How much longer? Should I separate her or not?
She doesn't really swim up anymore, stays close to the bottom, even when I feed them.

 

[Slaphppy7]

@emeraldking , have a look

The fish doesn't seem to have the "squared off" look they usually get when pregnant, this could be something else

 

[Liannyka]

@emeraldking , have a look

The fish doesn't seem to have the "squared off" look they usually get when pregnant, this could be something else

Oh no, could she be sick? Should I be worried or do something?

 

[Slaphppy7]

Oh no, could she be sick? Should I be worried or do something?

No worries, I could be wrong about this...leave things as they are

@emeraldking is our resident livebearer expert here, let's see what he has to say

 

[Colin_T]

Assuming she's gravid (pregnant), she is far enough along to want to be left alone in piece and quiet. Do not disturb sign on the door. Leave her alone and let her give birth when she's ready.

 

[Liannyka]

Assuming she's gravid (pregnant), she is far enough along to want to be left alone in piece and quiet. Do not disturb sign on the door. Leave her alone and let her give birth when she's ready.

Funny thing is that she still swims towards me the moment she sees me, as she's always done. Just, not up anymore, she mostly stays close to the bottom.

 

[Liannyka]

I think she gave birth last night, but I haven't seen any fry. I was hoping to keep some of these first fry, but maybe some will survive. I haven't seen any, but it looks to me like she gave birth. Any inputs? I'm super new to this.

 

[emeraldking]

Not all pregnant livebearers (platy in this case) will square off. A female will only square off when she uses the maximum gestation period.

You could have more fry in your tank without seeing them clearly. They're very good hiders. Give it some time and most likely you'll see some swim at some point.

 

[NearMeBettas]

She is definitely pregnant.

 

[FishandBirdLover]

I have had female platies square off, others haven't.