Swordtail, huge no gravid spot , is she ready to give birth xx

[Tracy83]

 

[JuiceBox52]

She is towards the end of her pregnancy

 

[Kelp23]

My platy was the same, no gravid spot but right before she gave birth she had a little bulge in front of her fin. Her babies were born over night that night. Good luck!

 

[Tracy83]

Thankyou I have separated her so hopefully she has them soon as I dont want to stress her xx

 

[JuiceBox52]

Thankyou I have separated her so hopefully she has them soon as I dont want to stress her xx

Is she in her own tank or a breeder box? The boxes stress them and they might abort her fry

 

[Retired Viking]

Good luck, I would keep the lights low to reduce stress and feed her well to reduce the chances she eats the fry. Also have hiding spots if your can for her and the fry.Floating plants work well for fry to hide in also. The more relaxed and safe she feels the better, If she is stressed she may drop small groups of fry over a week or two.

 

[Retired Viking]

I agree with @JuiceBox52 breeder boxes can cause stress to the mother.

 

[Tracy83]

she is in a net brreder box in tank ,, have small fry in spare tank so no other options ,, also have frogs so dont want them to eat the fry xx

 

[Retired Viking]

I understand, reduce lighting and try not to scare her with loud noise or movement. She is in a strange confined space which is stressful enough along with giving birth. I have had mollies once in awhile die giving birth just so you are prepared for that too.

 

[Tracy83]

Update : I think she just needed a big poo ,, no babys and a bit smaller this morning x

 

[Kelp23]

Update : I think she just needed a big poo ,, no babys and a bit smaller this morning x

Oh, all excited for nothing.