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When are my females going to drop?
By MimiGuppy from the MimiGuppy department, Section Ask Guppylog Posted on Wed Aug 29, 2007 at 12:17:12 PM PST Tags: (all tags)

I have 3 female guppies, 3 males, and 2 frogs in a 29 gal. tank. I also have a 10 gal. tank with 5 fry in it.

All three of my females are pregnant. Here are their signs:

LARGE black gravid spots
Fat bellies
Stay by heater
Look for hiding places
Tend to stay alone

They don't look stressed, and I have been trying to avoid using the plastic breeder thingy. When do you thinkt hey're going to drop?

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When are my females going to drop? | 13 comments (11 topical, 2 editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: When are my females going to drop? (none / 0) (#2)
by gupppies on Thu Sep 23, 2004 at 01:01:48 AM PST

You'll just have to wait and see. When it happens count about 30 days like Scott mentioned, and it will probably happen again.

Re: When are my females going to drop? (none / 0) (#1)
by Scott Lockwood on Wed Sep 22, 2004 at 09:09:12 PM PST

At about 30 days.

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If they are as big as you said, (none / 0) (#4)
by unclescott on Thu Sep 23, 2004 at 11:11:13 AM PST

any time. :)

Please consult "breeding box or tank?" just before your log in the queue. Check out the links to that vieo and the still shots. You will find them interesting and useful.

ATB
us

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Re: If they are as big as you said, (none / 0) (#5)
by MimiGuppy on Thu Sep 23, 2004 at 06:15:23 PM PST

Thanks for the help! I guess the answer is to wait and be patient.. :) Also I'm having Ammonia problems with my tank, <a href="http://www.guppylog.com/displaystory/2004/9/22/20843/5101">Go here to see my other post</a>. Do you think that might cause the females stress and postpone the pregnancy?

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Re: OT - Displaying links as links (none / 0) (#7)
by miskairal on Thu Sep 23, 2004 at 07:27:46 PM PST

I haven't got round to putting this bit of info anywhere (FAQ's or QuickLinks etc) yet so thought I'd add it here for the moment.

To make a link "clickable", you have to change the drop down box (between the Preview and the Post buttons) to HTML formatted and then you have to remember to change it back again next time you post something else - speaking from experience ;)

Cheers
miskairal
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Re: If they are as big as you said, (none / 0) (#6)
by MimiGuppy on Thu Sep 23, 2004 at 06:18:03 PM PST

Also, I have some bad news, because I'm having these Ammonia problems, and the Ammonia is breaking down which caused my Nitrite levels to SOAR!, all 5 of my baby fry died.. Now I'm very worried about my prego females...

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Re: If they are as big as you said, (none / 0) (#9)
by guppygirl on Sun Sep 26, 2004 at 04:45:33 AM PST

I would definately be concerned.

What is the water temp of your tank MimiGuppy?

I would do daily water changes of about 25% and
be very careful of the temperature of the water
you use to refill. (try to keep it the same)

Rinse (or replace) the filter material and crank the filter up to the max.

Cut back on the food for a bit, or change over to live brine shrimp that leaves fewer leftovers.

Hope this helps.

Good luck and keep us posted.

gg
:o)

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Re: If they are as big as you said, (none / 0) (#10)
by MimiGuppy on Sun Sep 26, 2004 at 11:33:26 AM PST

Sorry I didn't reply, I didn't notice that there were any new comments since this article has been in the Moderate Log Entry section.. anyways, my tank temp. is 80 degrees and my filter is on high already. I have lowered their diet to fed once every other day with some flakes and half a cube of frozen blood worms. I actually returned my three females though because my Ammonia is still staying up even with these changes, and in return got three more males so that I don't have breeding problems. Plus they're pretty to look at! :) Anyways, I also have been doing water changes. I understand if you don't reply since I answered so late, but if you see this message, please do.

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Re: If they are as big as you said, (none / 0) (#12)
by guppygirl on Tue Sep 28, 2004 at 03:46:02 AM PST

Hey MimiGuppy,
Saw your new post and this one, and it sounds like your situation is getting under control.

You might want to lower the temp a tad, but do it slowly, over a few day period.

You can use the Diary feature on this site to help you keep track of when you change things, or when things happen.

Even quick questions can be seen and responded to there.

Hope things keep going well for you.

gg
:o)

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Re: If they are as big as you said, (none / 0) (#13)
by MimiGuppy on Fri Oct 08, 2004 at 08:55:51 PM PST

Thank you, they have.

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Re: If they are as big as you said, (none / 0) (#11)
by miskairal on Sun Sep 26, 2004 at 08:01:13 PM PST

Well MimiGuppy. most of us have taken a lot longer than you to find the Moderate Queue :))

You know, I waited to get emails back for my first 2 submissions as I didn't realize you could get to them before then. The regulars here know to keep checking in even to older entries when they get time.

Cheers
miskairal
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When are my females going to drop? | 13 comments (11 topical, 2 editorial, 0 hidden)

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