AnnT

I put up a post about my pregnant molly and what to do with the babies a little while ago....but how do I know for SURE if she really is pregnant??

I took everyone's advice, and bought a breeder box and put her in there. I also called up a local pet store and asked if they would take the babies since I do not have any room in my tank for any of them and they will! So, I have everything set up...but now am second guessing whether or not she is truly pregnant!

...could be that I'm extremely impatient, and want to watch her have the babies..? I don't know..

Thanks!

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10 gal
2 platy
2 mollies
2 snails

Nick G

Hi Ann, could you possibly post a pic? Should be able to tell you for sure then

AnnT

Sorry, I'm new to this site...how do I post pics?

Nick G

Under the quick reply box is a button saying "Go Advanced". Click on that and it will take you to a screen with a button saying "manage attachments". Click on that and a box will open letting you browse your computer and upload pics.

AnnT

Here are 5 of 7 since I have thought she was pregnant....the last 2 will come right after I send this

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AnnT

here's the other 2

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AnnT

the first 3 really make me think she's pregnant...but I don't know. what do y'all think?

Nick G

If shes being kept with males then she probably is pregnant, but she doesn't look like shes going to give birth anytime soon to me.

AnnT

I have a male molly, and 2 male plays...I found that out when I first started thinking she was pregnant. So should I take her out of the breeder box for now? and if so, how do I know when she's about to give birth so I know when to put her back in?

marble26

I would expect the gravid spot (the area behind her white belly) to become fairly dark a few days before she gives birth. This is not always the case, but as light colored as your girl is, I don't think you will have any problem noticing it.

aquarist48

Hello AnnT. I agree that your "beautiful" Molly has a way to go before she gives birth, if she is indeed pregnant. Live bearers give birth every 28 to 40 days. Maybe that will help you track her timing a bit more closely.
Keep us posted please.
You have some beautiful fish!
Ken