some information for guppy owner

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Q. How do I know if my guppy is pregnant? Female Guppy abdomens have a dark spot,called the gravid spot, at the rear of the female's abdomen. The color is caused by the baby guppies (actually their eyes) showing through their mother's skin. The darker the spot the closer the babies are to birth. Q. Do I have to use a breeding trap? The reason to use a breeding trap is to avoid the female eating the babies (fry) when they are first born. But if the trap is not in a separate tank the other fish may eat them anyway. So, what I do is to float plastic plants on the surface where the fry can hide. Q. How long is a Guppy pregnant? From 22-26 days but if the conditions are wrong for birth it may take longer.