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Symptoms of a Pregnant Guppy

Thursday, April 30, 2009
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Instructions

Gravid Spot

  • Step 1:
    All female guppies have a "gravid" spot on the belly, but a pregnant guppy's gravid spot will be very dark.

Belly Size

  • Step 1:
    Like pregnant women, pregnant female guppies' bellies grow larger as the pregnancy progresses.

Belly Shape

  • Step 1:
    Looking straight on, a pregnant guppy's belly looks like cube.

Skin Pattern

  • Step 1:
    If you see tiny black spots on or below a female guppy's tail, she is pregnant and close to delivering her fry.

Activity Level

  • Step 1:
    When a pregnant guppy is near the end of her 4-week pregnancy, and she is ready to deliver her baby guppies, she becomes less active or stops swimming completely.

Symptoms of a Pregnant Guppy Provided by eHow.com
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