What are they?

[Cornish_Pyskessa]

For the last few weeks I have been looking after a trio of guppies for a friend. One of these is heavily pregnant. Earlier she went to the top of the tank, so we were sure she was about to give birth. However, she has started dropping what look like tiny transparent green eggs, which the other fish were gladly eating.

Being new to fishkeeping, I have no idea what is going on! Can someone enlighten me please?

 

[tstenback]

THese would be aborted fry. This happens when fish are stressed during the pregnancy. Could have happened if constantly badgered by a male or if something spooked her or if the water conditions changed suddenly. Probably not what you wanted to hear but it does happen with some regularity in livebearing fish. HTH

 

[Cornish_Pyskessa]

Don't worry, I don't mind hearing this. I'm just pleased I have an answer for it!
I'll start keeping an eye on the male as the other female is pregnant and I don't want both to abort.

Thank you for your help.

 

[tstenback]

You are most welcome