When Are My Guppies Ready?

[AstonN24vantage]

hi all. i know i have told & asked a lot of crap about breeding fish. this time its a guppy and it is going to work this time. she is extremely fat. just wondering, what are the signs of her being ready to go into the net breeder? tnx

 

[Balloons&killies]

hi all. i know i have told & asked a lot of crap about breeding fish. this time its a guppy and it is going to work this time. she is extremely fat. just wondering, what are the signs of her being ready to go into the net breeder? tnx

Usually when they're ready to drop fry they hide behind plant sometimes wont eat and float at the top.
thats what my guppy did!!

goodluck!!

 

[AstonN24vantage]

thanks. welcome by the way.

 

[AstonN24vantage]

anyone else?

 

[AstonN24vantage]

she seems to be breathing a little bit violently. is that a good sign? She is REAAAALLLLLLYYYYY fat.

 

[H_N_L_FISH]

Have u got a picture at all???

Mine gave birth today then passed away, but she was swimming fine!!! not realy hiding but she also was breathing rapidly!!! u say she is fat!!! but is she wide???

 

[AstonN24vantage]

she is sorta wide.

 

[H_N_L_FISH]

im not to sure, she could be...just keep an eye on her for now!!! when she hides and near the heater then get closer eye on her!!!

 

[Haych]

my livebearers go to hide somewhere and go quiet.

if youre not sure, you could always put her in the breeding trap, turn off the lights and let her rest. if its going to happen it will

 

[AstonN24vantage]

well, put her in the breeding trap, turned off the lights and found her dead 3 hours later. no babies

 

[Haych]

oh no!

i'm so sorry

 

[H_N_L_FISH]

Omg so sorry... it happens sometimes nature takes it causes!!!
Sorry again