Guppy Time Period?

[WLuke93]

Whats the time period of a guppy becoming pregnant and giving birth?

 

[helterskelter]

4-6 week's depending on temperature.

 

[WLuke93]

hmmm, quite a while then ;o i have two females and a male, both females look like they have a dark patch at the back but i cant tell if its babies or just them, one females rather dark anyway so idk if its just her colour

4-6 week's depending on temperature.

 

[fluttermoth]

The so-called 'gravid spot' isn't a very reliable sign of pregnancy, or how far along the females are.

You'll know when they're very close to giving birth when their bellies 'square off'; the fish will get hugely fat, as if they're about to pop, and there will be distinct corners on their belly, especially at the front.

 

[WLuke93]

Would i be able to move them into a smaller tank when giving birth and then move them back after? or would that stress her out?

The so-called 'gravid spot' isn't a very reliable sign of pregnancy, or how far along the females are.

You'll know when they're very close to giving birth when their bellies 'square off'; the fish will get hugely fat, as if they're about to pop, and there will be distinct corners on their belly, especially at the front.

 

[fluttermoth]

No, that's fine; don't forget you'll need a mature filter in the tank though

 

[WLuke93]

Yeahh, i'll get it set up and ready fr when they do have babies

No, that's fine; don't forget you'll need a mature filter in the tank though