Pregnant Fish?

[Bobthepuma]

I've done a lot with fish in the past. I have a big 200 gallon tank, and I kept African Cichlids. Now, I switched to tropical fish, and want to try breeding. I have 11 babies right now. I found these just swimming around, but I want to keep more alive.

I have what i think is a pregnant platy in a breeding box and I need to know if she is really pregnant.

 

[Thyra]

Welcome to the forum! You give very little info for any of us to go on. What other fish are in the 200 gallon tank? I have never used a breeding box and from what I have heard from others this isn't really needed and can stress the female to the point where she aborts. I would think in a 200g tank there would be plenty of hiding places and you would always have some of the fry survive.

 

[Bobthepuma]

She is kind of big, I put her back in the tank. Is there anything I can do to help the max amount of fry survive?

 

[Thyra]

Just have plenty of hiding places. One thing I use if artificial grass type mats. The mats come in various types and sizes. Java moss also is helpful.