Pregnant Platy Or Just Fat?

[pauln]

I set up my new 120L aquarium in September, first of all I had a lot of fish dying, but that has now been resolved.

I have about 6 platies, 3 mollies, 4 guppies and a few other small community fish. My platies have been giving babies for over 2 months now, as well s a couple of guppies, and some of them are getting to a nice size.

I spotted another 11 babies this evening, a mix of platies and again guppies.

The reason for this post is one of my platies is becoming VERY large (and has been like this for over a month and a half!!!). I'm not sure if its pregnant, or just very fat.

I would post a pic if I could find out how to do it!

Thanks, Paul

 

[theotheragentm]

My Platy ballooned up HUGE for a couple weeks and then slimmed down, still being fat. I knew it was about her time to be pregnant after storing sperm. Is a gravid spot showing up? It's a dark spot towards the anal fin of the fish. It appears as a result of the eyes of the fry being visible through the fish. Depending on the color of the fish, it might be difficult to see.

 

[PoPoV]

Im glad that you brought this up. My main female guppie (momason) has been super fat since her first batch of fry as well. I have no clue why but maybe we will get some good advise.