How do you take care of a pregnant guppy
What should I do with my pregnant guppy?
Once you’re able to tell that the female guppy fish is pregnant, consider moving her to a separate breeding tank. This isn’t a requirement, but it can make a huge difference. Being separated from the rest of the fish will reduce stress tremendously. Furthermore, it’ll give the babies a fighting chance at survival. Jun 11, 2021 (source)
How do I help my guppy give birth?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrRTcQk5iG0
How do pregnant guppies behave?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTWYuKb4Pxw
How can I make my pregnant guppy give birth faster?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIt5CC0IVyw
Should I keep my pregnant guppy alone?
It is recommended that a pregnant guppy be removed from the community tank, or isolated in a part of it, in order to give birth to her fry. (source)
How do I know my guppy is ready to give birth?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg1PV6zzTu4
How long is a guppy pregnant?
21–30 days Guppy. Guppies are highly prolific livebearers giving birth to between five and 30 fry, though under extreme circumstances, she may give birth to only one or two or over 100. The gestation period of a guppy is typically 21–30 days, but can vary considerably. (source)
What do I do if my fish is pregnant?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srtElKmfEBs
How long does it take for a guppy to finish giving birth?
Female guppies are usually in labor for between 2 and 8 hours. Labor is usually an uncomplicated affair with the guppy giving birth to between 40 and 80 babies. (source)
Will guppies eat their babies?
Yes, they do. Though guppies are one of the calmest breeds and are generally pretty peaceful, they often end up eating their fry. This weird and disturbing activity is termed as filial cannibalism. (source)
How many guppy fry are born at once?
Guppies are livebearers, which means, they give birth to live fry. The female guppy gives birth to 20-60 fry at a time. They usually give birth once every 30 days, until they become 2-2.5 years old. Usually, the female guppy will hide, when she is ready to drop the fry. (source)
How do you make a guppy breeding box?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_75LmOTBIQ
How many babies does a guppy have the first-time?
As you know, guppies can, on average, give birth to up to 200 fries. That is for a mature guppy in perfect condition. However, a first-time female guppy won’t give birth to as many fry as the average number. The number will vary from 20 to 90 fries at once. (source)
Why is my pregnant guppy swimming up and down?
The swimming up and down the glass in a pregnant guppy is a typical sign of giving birth thumbs2: When a female gives birth she releases a hormone which supresses the eating of the babies for 6 hours… so once they are born you have 6 hours the time to get them safe or add some moss etc. where they can hide in. Mar 4, 2008 (source)
Josh has been keeping fish as a hobby for over 10 years. He currently has a 120 gallon freshwater aquarium in his home. He loves to watch his fish swim and interact with each other. He also enjoys researching and learning about different fish species and their care requirements. 
