Guppy is a freshwater fish that belongs to the Pecilia family. It is considered quite unpretentious, and also popular among all aquarium fish. It should be noted that every breeder should have an idea of how to determine if a female guppy is pregnant. This knowledge will help to timely create certain conditions for the female expecting offspring.
Instructions
Step 1
As a rule, a guppy's pregnancy is determined by the shape of its abdomen. The fact is that a female carrying offspring has a rounded volumetric abdomen, which immediately before giving birth takes on a slightly rectangular shape. Sometimes fry can be observed through the gaps, and closer to the labor activity in the guppy, a dark birth spot appears, localized on the abdomen. It must be borne in mind that the shape of the head of the fish during this period begins to seem graceful due to the voluminous belly. In addition, the pregnant female is characterized by a peaceful and calm demeanor.
Step 2
Often, before throwing fry, the back of the belly of the guppy becomes dark. In the event that only fish of this family are present in the aquarium, and there are also many shelters in the form of stones, snags and algae, then the female can be left alone. However, when other fish live in the aquarium, guppies carrying offspring must be planted for the period of throwing, and then run back. It is important to remember that the fry must be kept in a separate container.
Step 3
When dropping a pregnant female, it must be borne in mind that she is able to eat her fry. Thus, it is advisable to take care of the acquisition of plants in advance, with the help of which they can hide from the mother, who is temporarily close to the offspring. The number of fry born to a female directly depends on her age. A young fish can bear offspring up to ten pieces, while the old one is capable of breeding a hundred fry. In order for the offspring to have a beautiful color and develop quickly, they should be fed a variety of foods three times a day.
Step 4
Basically, a guppy's pregnancy lasts forty days. During the first week after birth, the fry live in a jig. Then they are transplanted into the most spacious containers. Already in a month, you can notice the distinctive features that allow you to determine the sex of the fry. Females develop a birthmark near the anus. Males at three months change the so-called anal fin into a gonopodium. It should be borne in mind that in order to prevent the reproduction of guppies, it is advisable to distribute young offspring in a timely manner according to gender and be sure to keep them separately. In winter, it is necessary to observe the water temperature, which should be eighteen degrees Celsius. Such actions will not only help to avoid unnecessary spawning, but also allow the female to take a break from labor.
