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Mosquito fish are live-bearers; meaning they will have live free swimming fry. The mother will have a black spot on her belly near her vent, called the gravid spot, which will get larger as the fry are developing inside her. The vent itself will be a little open as she is about to birth.
To maximize the amount of surviving fry, make sure to separate the mother into a specialized area where she cannot access the fry, nor the other fish as they will be eaten. Or have plenty of plants and other hiding places for the fry to hide in.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoIf by "mosquito fish" you mean Gambusia then their gestation period is around 30 days depending upon temperature. They can hold on to their young if conditions are not to their likeing and can sometimes die rather than give birth.
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∙ 13y agoa mosquito gives birth after 12 days.
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How long is the time period of a pregnant mosquito fish?
12 days.
How long does a male masquito fish grow?
There are several species of fish that are called "Mosquito Fish" The species most often refered to as a Mosquito Fish is the Gambusia and the male of that species grows to around 1 inch.
What do mosquito fish eat?
A mosquito fish mainly feeds on mosquito larvae in the wild but in captivity a mosquito fish eats it's fry or leaves off of plants
Do mosquito fish eat duckweed?
Yes, mosquito fish eat duck weed
Is Mosquito fish a producer?
no it is a decomposer , it drinks blood
Why are mosquito fish called a mosquito fish?
Mosquitofish (one word) is a nickname giving to a species of fish (Gambusia) that feed on mosquito larvae and pupae.
What animal specie does a mosquito fish eat?
Mosquito larvae
Are mosquito fish sick if they are yellow one day?
No they are not. If they're yellow for a long time they might be.
How do you know if mosquito fish are boys or girls?
The female has a triangular anal fin. In the male this fin is elongated into a long point. This fin carries milt (sperm) like a penis and is called a "gonopodium".
Is a mosquito a consu.?
A mosquito fish is a consumer. It is consumer because it eats elodea or other plants. Mosquito fish are herbivores. Meaning they only eat plants.
What eats a Mosquito Fish?
Larger Fish, Yabbies
How long a fish stay pregnant?
guppies stay pregnant for about a month before giving birth, other fish take longer, and others lay eggs (don't get pregnant). depends on the fish
