When?

[PermanentXHate]

Do you think she will give birth?

 

[5teady_2012]

Not for a while yet, the back part of her belly near anal fin aint even dropped much at all, sorry

 

[PermanentXHate]

Not for a while yet, the back part of her belly near anal fin aint even dropped much at all, sorry

well at least i kinda know. she's the only one i can see a gravid spot on.

the other one i can't it's in the post called missed birthing.

or is she pregnant and i just can't tell?

sorry, im new to live bearers

 

[5teady_2012]

For starters, dont go by the gravid spot, its very misleading especially on platys, mollies and swordtails.. to many people think the gravid spot is a good indication and it really isnt...

The best way to know when they are ready to drop is look for the signs...

Dwelling on bottom.
hiding near plants or in them..
Hovering near heater..
hovering near internal filters..
dwelling near top of tank..
Being very un social..

When the fish is big in the belly and acting like the above, you know they are ready

 

[LauraFrog]

You do get some weird things though. like my best fish that WON'T GET PREGNANT no matter what I do to it. I think it must be sterile. AARGH!