P pie Fish Fanatic Joined Jan 28, 2009 Messages 70 Reaction score 0 Feb 4, 2009 #1 I have two misquito fish, 1 with a huge belly and 1 with a big black spot which ones pregnant? how long will it take for them to have babies?
I have two misquito fish, 1 with a huge belly and 1 with a big black spot which ones pregnant? how long will it take for them to have babies?
K Kets Fish Fanatic Joined Feb 7, 2008 Messages 96 Reaction score 0 Feb 4, 2009 #2 Likely both. The one with the big belly sounds gravid and the other sounds like it has a gravid spot. By the way, you posted this in the wrong section. This should go in the "Livebearers" section.
Likely both. The one with the big belly sounds gravid and the other sounds like it has a gravid spot. By the way, you posted this in the wrong section. This should go in the "Livebearers" section.
Inchworm Li'l Ole Fish Lady Joined Aug 31, 2003 Messages 19,720 Reaction score 16 Location New York Feb 5, 2009 #3 I'll move it over there for you, pie.
Colin_T Fish Guru Joined Jan 26, 2008 Messages 40,802 Reaction score 25,097 Location Perth, WA Feb 5, 2009 #4 depending on the water temperature, the gestation period is about 1 month. Warmer water will shorten the time to about 3 weeks and cooler water can double the time period.
depending on the water temperature, the gestation period is about 1 month. Warmer water will shorten the time to about 3 weeks and cooler water can double the time period.
neilmcq Fish Crazy Joined Oct 8, 2008 Messages 201 Reaction score 0 Location aberdeenshire Feb 5, 2009 #5 totally off topic but very interesting read... http/www.lawestvector.org/MosquitoFish.htm