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How long do female guppies have babies when they are not with any males2007-11-24 23:33:51

She has been alone for over four months and is still having babies. Does anyone know how long this can go on?

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Four to five batches is normal. I hope you are removing the fry as well. Males are capable of impregnating females as young as two to three weeks.

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I've heard that one sperming can keep them repregnating up to 2 or 3 times.

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it can and probably will go on until she finally dies of old age,which is aprox. 2 years

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Once fertilized, Guppies can have babies for most of their lives. Very efficient method of propagating the species.

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Some guppies are born pregnant . I know I didn't believe it either, but I keep my females separated from my males and some of my babies ended up having babies. Females can hold their fertile eggs until conditions are just right, like temp of water how fresh the water and the quantity of food. they don't want their food supply to run low so why give birth to something that will eat your share. Also the type of food like frozen shrimp { from a pet store} will trigger birthing. Make sure NOT to put in cubes while still frozen because it can damage your fish with frostbite. Good luck with your babies. Make sure they have some place to hide because mommy and daddy like to eat them.

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Generally about 6 months, or 3-4 cycles.

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if she alone i dont know other then she could be getting pregnant form her kids- i think that if there are only females one can change sex to keep the species going and vice versa