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A gravid spot is the dark area on the fish's butt.

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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.


What are the signs of pregnant orange molly fish?

usually most mollies have a gravid spot meaning it is a black spt near the anal fin and these are found on colored mollies where on a black molly, you can see it cause the mark is black but if you have an orange molly definetly a gravid spot and when she is ready to birth, she will look like a square where her stomach is. good luck! :)


What are the distinguishing characteristics that can help determine the gender of a Dalmatian Molly fish?

The distinguishing characteristics that can help determine the gender of a Dalmatian Molly fish include the shape of their anal fin and the presence of a gravid spot on the female's abdomen. Male Dalmatian Molly fish typically have a pointed anal fin, while females have a more rounded anal fin. Additionally, females may develop a dark spot on their abdomen called a gravid spot, which indicates that they are carrying eggs.


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 can you tell if your black molly is pregnant?

A pregnant black molly will develop a swollen abdomen that becomes more pronounced as the pregnancy progresses. Additionally, you may notice a dark spot near her anal vent, which is the gravid spot where she will eventually give birth.


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.


How can you tell when your molly will give birth?

The gestation period for this fish is usually 28 days but sometimes can take some more time. Like all livebearers when the female is in pregnant it will develop a dark triangular shaped gravid spot near her anal vent. As the pregnancy progresses this dark triangular shaped gravid spot will get larger and darker.


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.


What are the differences between male and female molly fish sexes?

Male molly fish are typically smaller and have a gonopodium, a modified anal fin used for mating, while female molly fish are larger and lack this feature. Additionally, female molly fish have a gravid spot near their anal fin, which darkens when they are pregnant.


How long will it take a molly to get all her babies out?

The gestation period for this fish is usually 28 days but sometimes can take some more time. Like all livebearers when the female is in pregnant it will develop a dark triangular shaped gravid spot near her anal vent. As the pregnancy progresses this dark triangular shaped gravid spot will get larger and darker.


Do guppies lose their gravid spot after having her fry?

no.