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My guppy has a red pregnant spot instead of a black one what does this mean?
That is quite common. Don't worry about it. A gravid spot does not have to be dark or black. Your guppy is perfectly normal.
What is a gravid spot on a yellow molly?
A gravid spot is the dark area on the fish's butt.
Can a male guppy have a black spot?
Many male guppies have 'black spots' but if by "black spot" you mean "gravid spot" then no, a male guppy can not be 'gravid' because gravid is the equivalent of "pregnant" and male guppies can not get pregnant.
If a female guppy gravid spot is yellow is she pregnant?
The gravid spot on a guppy is not always a 100% determination of pregnancy as the colours can vary. Quite often, when they are ready to give birth, the gravid spot becomes quite dark.
How can you tell when a veil tailed guppy is pregnant?
There will be a dark spot in front of the fishes anus (cloaca) in a pregnant (gravid) female livebearer. This spot is called the "Gravid Spot".
How do you know if your female guppy is truly pregnant she has that black gravel spot and is huge but other than that she seems fine?
You have said she has a gravid spot (not gravel). That indicates that she is gravid (pregnant). She would not have that spot is she was not gravid. Be patient. Provided she is in suitable conditions she will have her youngsters eventually.
Is my pregnant platy showing a gravid spot?
Yes, a pregnant platy will typically show a dark spot near its back fin called a gravid spot, which indicates that it is carrying developing fry.
When a fish has a gravel spot is it pregnant?
It is a "Gravid Spot". Yes it indicates pregnacy.
Do guppies lose their gravid spot after having her fry?
no.
What does gravid mean?
gravid just mean carrying a egg or young
Is the gravid spot on both sides of the guppy while pregnant?
The gravid spot can be seen from both sides of a female guppy, but it is located directly in front of the anal fin on the bottom of their abdomen.
What is the dark spot on a guppys abdomen that indicates presence of young guppies called?
The gravid spot. It indicates that the guppy is pregnant, and the gravid spot will grow larger the farther the guppy is into pregnancy. (pregnancy usually lasts about one month)
