Pregnant platy arrival?

[Jake Chet]

Based on these photos when will my platy give birth? Note ive seen fry eyes in her bottom for a week now thanks.

 

[fishorama]

Well, soon, lol. She looks ready to pop out a fry or more. The mom or any other fish are likely to eat newborns.

 

[Jake Chet]

Thanks

 

[myswtsins]

Usually the dark gravid spot near their vent/anus becomes darker, but I don't see the spot at all so that's not a lot of help lol. She will usually chase males away more soon and find a quiet safe spot when she is really ready. Her vent might looked popped out a bit, a tube might trail from her vent and her belly might become more squared shortly before she is ready. These don't always happen but are signs to look for. Like fishorama said though they will eat the fry. If you don't plan to move her to a birthing tank or box, add floating plants or decor for the fry to hide in. Supposedly they head for the surface, mine didn't though.

 

[Jake Chet]

Thanks, i hope i can save some, my guppy fry ive been able to save before

 

[myswtsins]

Also they say they usually give birth at night so make sure to check the tank 1st thing every day. Good luck!

 

[Jake Chet]

Ok thanks

 

[Andytay70]

I put mine in a breeding trap if i want to keep the offspring otherwise the poor little mites dont stand a chance!

 

[tanker]

Get some floating plants for the fry to hide in. Even plastic plants are good .