A Guppy Having Babies

A very detailed and fact-filled look at a pregnant mother guppy giving birth to 37 babies in a tropical freshwater aquarium.
There is also footage of the cute new born babies eating their first meal of live food. This is the best footage available of a guppy giving birth to her young that has ever been made. It is both entertaining and educational.
The timing of most of the events in a guppy's life is based in part on the water temperature, the water quality, and on the quality and quantity of their food supply. Here are a few rough estimates to help with known when your fish will reach certain milestones in their development.
Length of Pregnancy: 30 days (approx.)
Time Until Babies Get Their Color - males typically start to show some color at about 3 weeks of age, but it will not be until they are about 3 months old before they have all of their color.
Time Until Sexual Maturity - 3 - 5 months
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[@abbymaebutler]

I clicked on this because I think nature is cool and love seeing animals and educating myself. This video not only fulfilled all expectations but also took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. I love it.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you! I agree nature is cool, and there's always a lot to see and learn. I'm happy to be a part of that. :-)

[@paulinarittscher215]

I totally agree with you. This is one of the best videos out there ❣❤🥰😍

[@jadegoncalves452]

Amei o vídeo, nunca reparei em tantos detalhes 😍

[@shinrin777]

Amazing video! Kudos to the work, it has amazing detail even documentaries don't have! The information was great! I am in the guppy hobby for a while and I must say I never saw a footage about guppies that was this detailed! Great job!!! ~ subscribed :D

[@TheDave333]

Thank you for taking the time to watch it !

[@chelseathomas2035]

Awww poor little guy R.I.P BOBBY A FISH THAT DIDNT GET TO TRAVEL ACRROS THE OCEANS

[@kayleecadeau3094]

I feel th same way R.i.P bobby hopefully your swimming around fish heaven u were to innocent to die

[@stoopidyapper]

R.I.P little bobby ;-;

[@kehoshepherd9867]

What do you feed the babies

[@cowqult]

It’s been two years and this persons still hearting and replying to comments! Respect dude ✌️

[@TheDave333]

Thank you! My subscribers are very important to me, and I'm here to help when I can. :-D

[@cowqult]

The Dave yeah, I love your channel!

[@cpantone1]

Now 3...!

[@darirusanferaa7647]

The amount of happiness after you see your guppy gave birth was unexplainable.

[@Kyxio]

Little Bobby didn't even have the chance to live out their life, but at least they didn't die without being loved. Rest in peace Bobby!

[@TheDave333]

Bobby is very loved by his fans. My wife cried when she watched it for the first time.

[@AnimalEncounters]

I don't usually leave comments, but this is by far the best guppy birthing video I've watched, clear pics, straight to the point extremely informative, thank you!

[@TheDave333]

You're welcome! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@nenaavalos7716]

You have a great camera!!! I saw every little detail so clearly!

[@TheDave333]

Thank you! Such cute little fish.

[@ladyriot9620]

I love that you dedicated the video to Bobby. RIP Bobby

[@TheDave333]

He deserved it. He's the star of the show. :-)

[@mikaelafox6106]

I’ve learned more from this one video than any other part of the internet. Thanks for the video! Rest in peace, little Bobby!!!!

[@dragonheart804]

R.I.P Bobby and rest happy since you became a part of your mother...😢

[@dimitris.4484]

Thats the most detailed and informative video I ever seen. About guppy fish birth. RIP Bobby.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you and welcome to "The Dave" :-D

[@sanjaysuvarna7873]

Beautiful nature. Your patience to capture this moment is really admirable

[@TheDave333]

Thank you so much!

[@sanjaysuvarna7873]

God bless

[@dannettepeters1507]

Your photography is amazing! As good as anything I've seen on NG. RIP little Bobby.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you very much!

[@trasua5764]

I don't know if I am just sensitive or what but I shed a tear because of Little Bobby. May you rest in fishy heaven, Bobby. :')

[@TheDave333]

It's perfectly normal, several people have cried. It means you're a good, caring person. Thank you. . .

[@TowardsTruth191]

You have a white heart.

[@idafazli310]

finally an informative video without annoying music background👍. thank you very much!

[@yneh9128]

Damn that video went from cute to dark real fast!

[@TheDave333]

Life is like that. From cute little kid to grumpy old man in just a few years . . .

[@venganzamujer354]

Very fascinating especially the little beating heart. Hoping Bobby reincarnates to something better or strong

[@TheDave333]

Thanks for watching the video. :-)

[@juulceasar3438]

he wil reincarnate to a shark!

[@ramen-sun-3804]

@@juulceasar3438 hell become shark soup or fin soup

[@Cleeon]

Maybe to be frog, so to the next level, from fish to amphibian

[@charmainantoniuk5584]

WOW... THIS IS ABOLUTELY A FANTASTIC VIDEO! AMAZING!! THE DETAIL IN THE VIDEO IS AMAZING....

[@TheDave333]

Excellent !!! I am glad that you enjoyed it. Don't forget to subscribe. I have many more high quality videos.

[@cindylarasanty9260]

Yes i love the video too♥️

[@TheDave333]

Thank you !

[@ponybrad1219]

I love the video too I will subscribe!!!❤️

[@ronfnswanson9790]

I subbed after this video!

[@surfdiva2575]

We started with eight guppies from my kiddo's elementary science class...and now a year later, we have more than 30! I shared your video with my family and EVERYONE was fascinated. It led to a good age appropriate conversation about reproductive biology. Kiddo was a bit sad about little Bobby, but nevertheless, grateful that Ms Wanda allowed us a close-up view of how guppy babies are born.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. I'm beyond thrilled that my work led to a deeper conversation about life. 🙂🎥🐟

[@laylacicconi8447]

Just bought a pregnant female today. May she and her offspring live a long and fruitful life. RIP Bobby. Great video also!!! Well done!

[@TheDave333]

Thank you and best of luck with the new fish. Be sure to provide hiding places for the little ones, so they are not eaten by the big ones. :-)

[@ashley19smom]

Aw, thank you for the video. It was very informative, beautiful and bittersweet. RIP little Bobby.

[@TheDave333]

You're welcome. :-)

[@katjones4840]

... how I ended up here I don’t know. But what a fascinating video. Informative and amazingly well captured video and images.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you! I have more high quality videos if you're interested. Are you a fish keeper, or did you just stumble upon this ?

[@bluebowser3121]

"He was trapped, alone and probably very scared" **Screen goes black** "Eventually, little Bobby was eaten by his mother" I actually laughed really bad, not because it was funny, but because it shocked me lmao.

[@madhur3343]

omg me too lol

[@CyberSystemOverload]

No blaring cutesy music, thank you so much. Also very educational captions!

[@TheDave333]

Glad you liked it!

[@jennacuster2003]

I learned so much from this video, very educational. Plus the fish are adorable.

[@TheDave333]

Happy to help. Thank you for taking the time to watch the video.

[@lilianong2521]

Thank you so much for taking your time to insert the captions. I've learned a lot :D

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome, and I'm happy to help.

[@alynabro8244]

Yeah it wasnt boring and kept me captivated. My dad just got some guppies and I've been wondering if one was pregnant and this helped a lot.👏🏼

[@scorpio2068]

Best video of guppy birth thank I have two pregnant guppies R.I.P bobby

[@TheDave333]

Thank you, and best of luck with the guppies. . .

[@45degreeprojectile]

My eight year old, who dreams to be a Marine Biologist, learned a lot out of this video. Thanks.

[@TheDave333]

You are very welcome ! :-)

[@jovonnareynolds7778]

Great video will have my daughter watch this so educational. This was a very peace and calming video to teach people about fishes

[@TheDave333]

Thank you for watching the video and sharing it with your daughter. My children love fish. . .

[@Sarafimm2]

I learned more about guppies than I ever thought I would. Excellent information delivered in an interesting format with epic videography. Thank you!

[@TheDave333]

You are very welcome !

[@kwill1498]

Am I the only one thinking, "I would have totally tried to break the egg sack for little Bobby"?

[@TheDave333]

No, you are not the only one. It would be very difficult to break the egg sack, 5 or 6 little bobbies could fit on a grain of rice! Too tiny to operate . .

[@cupid4756]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how hard Wanda and patient Wanda is Bravo! 👏 👏 👏

[@naamningnangsue6663]

Taught me more than what my biology teacher did! And rip little Bobby

[@TheDave333]

I love biology and learning . . . I learn a lot from the fish too !!!

[@heartpalpytations]

I laughed so hard at 4:57 when the mother just b*tch slapped her baby away from her 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lunaxchu]

1 like = 1 pray for little Bobby, rest in heaven little guy. 😔

[@jujulovescookies3217]

Rest in peace Bobby

[@yfis6168]

little bastard had it coming

[@lunacrystalplayeruwu7702]

Always in heaven😊

[@yetusthefeetus4165]

RIP Bobby😭😭

[@msalim990]

Sweet Bobby. I know it's just a fish but your comments about it made me almost cry. Beautiful video

[@TheDave333]

Thank you. Bobby smiles and thinks, "it's okay you're just a human." 😀

[@jothingvlog2216]

Thanks for this informative and interesting video on fish giving birth.i thought they usually lay eggs and wait for it to hatch.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you. Most fish do lay eggs, but many species also have live birth. Some sharks for instance give birth to live young.

[@jothingvlog2216]

The Dave kool

[@kotumsaralasunil6221]

Ur explanation is filled with care and love. Thank u. I have learnt many things.

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome, and thank you for the kind words.

[@jamesbrooks3335]

Good content glad no sound was on. Made the visuals stand out more.

[@TheDave333]

That's what I thought too !

[@spixls]

Honestly gotta respect this guy for responding to almost every comment Love the fish!

[@TheDave333]

I couldn't agree more. :-)

[@calistathegameryeoh3238]

that moment when you have two guppies and the next day u have 230.

[@angelcastiel9184]

CalistaTheGamer yeoh just imagine

[@tabbikat88]

Thank you for this clip. Now I know how my guppies babies came about. One day I just noticed baby fish out of nowhere 😆

[@TheDave333]

Life is a miracle . . .

[@moniquevandeplas5210]

You know it's funny. I recently lost my Siamese fighting fish and felt awful...but then I watch these videos and am reminded that things in nature happen that are sad as well...like mom eating baby to spare him from more pain. Not funny in haha...funny as in well just life cycle....thanks for the amazing video.

[@TheDave333]

You're welcome. I'm sorry to hear about your fish. It's always difficult to lose a friend, but as one life ends, another begins. It's an endless cycle that keeps everything in balance. :-)

[@kimmiebirchfield4386]

This takes me back to having my own 2 children, being a stay at home mom, being bipolar, with anxiety and panic attacks having my fish tanks was my non- pharmaceutical way to tranquility! I became successful in breeding fish even Angel fish but never accomplishing any fry. as the female decides if the male will be a good daddy she will not eat the eggs if he's not daddy of the year she will eat the eggs, but I miss having my tanks and 1 day will have them again they helped greatly with the problems of my mental health issues thanks for letting us experience your experience!

[@TheDave333]

Thanks for watching the video. One of my favorite ways to relax is to get lost in the beauty and tranquility of an aquarium. Water is a humble spirit that calms the restless mind . . . Similar to the way water fights fire. :-)

[@zalim99]

A wonderful video.. I appreciate your effort. Thank you

[@TheDave333]

You are very welcome :-)

[@iloveseaslugs]

R.I.P Bobby give this comment a like for Bobby.😢

[@antonettetrejo5856]

Enjoyed this video first time I’ve ever watched baby fish being born !!

[@TheDave333]

I'm glad you liked the video. I hope to film more guppies soon!

[@mariatheresaevangelista6336]

very amusing, touching and informative video. Little Bobby is the star of the show. Thank you for this beautiful video.

[@TheDave333]

You're welcome.

[@erinrobinson9648]

Uuuugh. RIP little Bobby. I cried.

[@TheDave333]

Many people have cried. it's a good thing! It just means that we're not dead inside. :-)

[@thenameiscasie4836]

Damn, rip Bobby... I will miss him 😔

[@TheDave333]

And Bobby smiles. . . :-)

[@DarkGamerOfficial34]

I successfully breeded my guppy and she is now with her family of 12 babies thanks man for the video

[@TheDave333]

That's awesome! Best of luck with the new guppy family.

[@DarkGamerOfficial34]

@@TheDave333 thanks bro

[@Oh.its.multiple]

I'm a guppy lover for over 6 years now, and have watched several guppy momma's giving birth. Today I was blessed to see my 1 yr old girl give birth for the first time, and it will always hold a special place in my heart! From what I could see, most of the fry looks very healthy and mom was doing the greatest job. Nature can be crazy but yet so beautiful. Thank you for making this gorgeous video, and my heart goes out to little Bobby. It's always sad when a baby won't make it. I'm glad the fry is doing good though, and your guppy girl did an amazing job! Whishing you and your guppy family many years of health and luck xo

[@TheDave333]

Thank you so much, and congratulations on witnessing one of the more rewarding parts of keeping these beautiful fish. Lucky you! :-D

[@PLANETTOSOULASTROLOGY]

beautiful..i have 4 guppies and breefed 20 embreyos but due to other fishes all are not seen now.i have only one tank.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you for watching the video. If you add aquatic plants (real or artificial) to the tank, more babies will survive. Plants that float at the surface are especially helpful. Have a beautiful day . . . :-)

[@nicolegraphics]

I want to know, WHO disliked this video??!! This is just so lovely. :)

[@TheDave333]

I know crazy right? I wish I narrated it rather than using text. I need to make another guppy birth video soon. . . :-)

[@melissagunn9267]

This was beautiful and more proof of Gods design. Thank you. RIP little Bobby

[@TheDave333]

The proof is everywhere !

[@prasannavasudevan943]

Beautifully made video. Reflects the struggle of life of every creature in this world. The efforts made by the video maker is appreciable. Informative and educative. Heart goes to bobby who couldn’t join his brothers and sisters.. Thanks for this lovely piece 😊🙏🏼

[@TheDave333]

You are very welcome, and thank you for the kind words. Nature is the greatest teacher. . .

[@SuperMiIk]

wow the attention to detail is really cool

[@TheDave333]

thank you. Details are important !

[@cookieflex-_-8560]

Omggg that was so cute their little heart beats😭😭😭

[@shaiknizamuddian4974]

It is very difficult to make that much great video but you done it is great video

[@TheDave333]

Thank you very much!

[@melishapeters]

This video was as much informative as it was entertaining. Always awesome to watch new life come into this world. Thanks for sharing Dave!

[@TheDave333]

You're welcome!! It was a fun video to make. My wife cried the first time she watched it !

[@zandalee3530]

Rip little bobby 😭 I hope my guppies have babies one day

[@TheDave333]

Oh, they will. . .

[@Pokefan000000]

Zandalee Bimrose they will just add male and females and they’ll do the rest, heck you can even buy a pregnant female guppy

[@zandalee3530]

They did. I have 5 little babies 😊

[@peety6333]

Poor little Bobby. That was sad. Enjoyed your video.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you for watching the video. I like to think that the sadness makes it unforgettable. . . Have a spectacular day.

[@yetusthefeetus4165]

This is so fascinating! Good job! Poor little bobby😭

[@TheDave333]

Thank you! 😊

[@SeleverRyan]

I’m so excited to film my baby guppies because my female is like yours!

[@TheDave333]

best of luck 🐟🐠🐠

[@DeathbyPixels]

The whole time, I was thinking "come on, momma. Come on, momma. You can do it, I know, it hurts. Come on, momma."

[@simsimasgaming]

Heavenly rest Bobby.❤❤❤Gone, but not forgotten.

[@puppylover6717]

A tear rolled down my face when you said that Bobby was eaten by his mother. I don't know why I'm so sad about Bobby I barely cry. RIP Bobby. 😰😪😭🤧🙌🏾

[@TheDave333]

it's good to care. . . Bobby thanks you from fish heaven.

[@puppylover6717]

I know. Thanks for responding too. :,)

[@shannon_lexxlii]

Great video, my two guppies are almost ready to birth. I originally got what I thought were 3 males, as the tank at the aquarium shop said they were male guppies but 2 of them ended up getting very pregnant. So I"ve been scouring the KZbin for information on how to care for fry. This is so far the best I've seen of the birthing process and I'll search your channel for care if you have it!! RIP little Bobby.

[@TheDave333]

I have several guppy videos that will be very helpful.

[@wishcloudmsp4806]

R.I.P little bobby go have fun with my sail fin molly that passed away tonight while its lover was in labor 😢

[@TheDave333]

Sorry for your loss. . . :-(

[@wendyroman4944]

I am so sorry for your loss! 😞🌹

[@qtqt3112]

Breaks my heart to hear this 🤧

[@indoindo7781]

Very fascinating to see how fish giving birth.

[@TheDave333]

Most people think that fish only lay eggs. . .

[@mariaf.cabezasosorio6541]

Why am i crying about Bobby's short life? idk

[@TheDave333]

It's because you have a good heart. My wife cried the first time she watched it.

[@daoluong8215]

Do the rocks hurt them?

[@Vehvilainen_Lundqvist]

Whos Bobby?

[@mullisaukko423]

@@Vehvilainen_Lundqvist the fry that didn’t survive

[@rachelbates9665]

Ur crying because u have a loving heart

[@snrdomino8814]

A brilliant video, I enjoyed every second. Wonderful camerawork and informative and knowledgeable narrator. Thank you.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you for the kind words. Have a beautiful day!

[@SofiasEpicCreationsYt]

The babies are soo cute!🥰☺

[@TheDave333]

They really are adorable. 😃 Thanks for watching one of my many guppy videos

[@MB-fz8ov]

i really enjoyed the video without any sound .. was very intriguing

[@TheDave333]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ipa1184]

My guppy gave birth yesterday. Now i have 15 tiny guppies

[@TheDave333]

That is awesome! Best of luck with the new guppy family. :-)

[@zephanchen8359]

I watched this video because I think nature is cool and love seeing animals and educating myself. This video not only fulfilled all expectations but also took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. I love it.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you for watching the video. I think that nature is cool too. I always learn something new by sitting still and observing how things work. I have many many more videos, that are even better than this one. Please take a look. :-)

[@andreipreda6137]

I almost cried at the end.. RIP Little Bobby 😢

[@TheDave333]

My wife cried ! Lots of people do !

[@aelail1]

This video is really helpful. My guppy just gave birth to 20+ fries..am browsing ard the net to learn how to care for them.

[@TheDave333]

Happy to help. :-)

[@joami5989]

My sister told me about Bobby after watching this video..She was literally crying ..She take care of our guppies like her own child.. RIP Bobby.

[@TheDave333]

My wife cried too! It's okay to cry. :-)

[@4loveoffish]

You’re so kind . Thank you for all the videos and commentary

[@TheDave333]

You are very welcome.

[@gohstleviathanyt9859]

Wow I love your vids. It was so cool to see how guppy are born. If you read this tell me if you have ever done fancy guppy breed. R.I.P Bobby:(

[@TheDave333]

Hi! Yes I have bred fancy guppies. I plan to do more videos on guppies soon.

[@itsthee2955]

What happened to the undeveloped embroyo how long did it last or was it eaten as well😔

[@TheDave333]

It was eaten as well.

[@itzzzsss]

First one's eyes grew bigger. It's like "da hell, what's going on"

[@TheDave333]

It has to be a scary experience....

[@gayathrinagulavanchanagula5447]

Very nice presentation of this small creations...so excited while watching this

[@TheDave333]

Thank you. It was a beautiful thing to watch new life coming into this world.

[@pecansticks720]

R.I.P. Little Bobby we all loved him very much!😢

[@jkawasaki]

Little Bobby fought well. RIP

[@ariesuke366]

I cried for bobby he was my favorite fish because he was unique and it’s ok to be unique rest in piece little bobby

[@TheDave333]

It's o.k. to be sad, it shows you have a heart and are a compassionate person. :)

[@ariesuke366]

The Dave aww thank you

[@MarkRichShootingthebreeze]

Brilliant video. Answered all my questions. Thank you.

[@TheDave333]

You're welcome! Happy to help. . .

[@panndabelplayz9429]

I nearly cried when you talked about bobby WAAAAAAAAAAA D": RIP little dude

[@foxbiscuit]

I know that this is a silly question, but I have a few pregnant guppies in my tank. One looks like she may only be a week or two away from having her fry. Is there any way to intervene if something like that happens- where they get stuck in the egg? Could you use a small needle to break a small hole in the membrane, to give it a weak spot so when they wiggle they can get out? I know that theyre very tiny, and pretty crammed in there.

[@TheDave333]

Hi, thanks for watching the video. Surgical interventions are risky due to the small size of the "patient." A more simple method, and less risky method is to put the "egg" in a small cup containing tank water and then rapidly swish the egg around in the water. Killifish keepers with similar trouble will put eggs in a small vial of tank water, seal the vial and then put it in their pocket. As they walk around, the vial is constantly shaken and stirred . All of the jostling around can sometimes free the embryo from the egg membrane.

[@gerryjohnson294]

I enjoyed your video. Thanks. RIP Bobby.

[@TheDave333]

You're welcome. :-D

[@arceliaefstathiou6607]

Heck yeahhh I love your videos thank you for sharing your videos GOD BLESS YOU GUPPY PERSON

[@TheDave333]

Thank you! I do feel blessed and I'm very thankful for your kind words. Have a great day. :-)

[@arceliaefstathiou6607]

@@TheDave333 😘😘😘😘

[@hp_faded]

My guppy is giving birth soon.... Hope I get to witness it 😁

[@TheDave333]

I hope you do too! Best of luck!

[@kyblaze2527]

Today I learned that a baby Guppy is called a "Fry".

[@ghostly_cicada3276]

All baby fish are called fry.

[@chickenfingies666]

kyblaze ...All baby fish are called frys

[@sorryiate8092]

"Eventually bobby was eaten by his mother"..... HAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA I. DYING AND CRING WITH LAUGHTER AND SADNESS AT THE SAME TIME XD

[@sice4490]

Kitten Killer aye same xD

[@TheDave333]

That's what make it memorable. !!!

[@samcheetham9734]

Hi mate, I have 2 female ones, and your video has been extremely informative and has answered many questions! Much appreciated, thanks.

[@TheDave333]

Happy to help, best of luck.

[@reemas2151]

Hats of for your explanation this was good video

[@TheDave333]

Thank you

[@pegleggreg3627]

I wonder if little Bobby could have been saved? To externally open the egg membrane. Not sure if this could have been done in a way that wouldn’t stress the others

[@TheDave333]

Hi, thanks for watching the video! Little bobby was very tiny, in fact, 5 of him could fit on a grain of rice. Cutting him out of the egg membrane would have been very risky. I made a special video that looks at this issue. Please check it out and tell me if you think I did the right thing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX7aY4mve9ikecU

[@pegleggreg3627]

@@TheDave333 I knew they were tiny, but didnt really understand the magnitude until I saw the needle tip looking so dull under magnification in the linked video. I hope my original comment did not come off as being judgmental! Poor Bobby couldnt survive because there was something wrong with him, and that is how nature works. Regardless, it was interesting to see that we could actually help them out.

[@TheDave333]

@ PegLegGreg No worries! Your comment did not seem judgmental at all. The video is sad, and it does make some people cry. My wife cried the first time she watched it!!! Human emotions always complicate the picture, and nature works, so well because she's indifferent. :-)

[@mooderfall]

R.I.P little Bobby have a good life in fish heaven

[@SiameseCats4ever]

Thanks for the amazing video. I have a fish tank with 4 adult guppies (I think only one male left) 3 Neon tetras (all that are left from 17 that I bought three years ago) 3 yoyo loaches. In all these years I had not seen my guppies giving birth. I just assumed that the yoyos ate all the fry. To my amazement, a couple of weeks ago I noticed a fry. At first I didn't think he would make it beyond few hours. But it's been many days since, and he has grown a lot. The adult guppies are no longer a danger for him, and he spends most of the time near the surface (so the yoyos can't get him either). Yesterday morning I noticed a new very young fry. I was excited about him, but after an hour I couldn't find him any longer. And now after watching this video I find out that they usually give birth to at least 20! do you think they were all eaten? the tank is heavily plantated, so I wonder if some might be hiding there?

[@TheDave333]

Hello and thanks for watching the video. There are several possibilities. . . Since the tank is heavily planted, I am assuming that the fry have plenty of places to hide. (Plants near the surface are the most helpful, because baby guppies like to hide near the surface.) So, the adult guppies are probably not eating them. I'm not sure about the loaches, though they don't seem fast enough to catch guppy fry. If you have a hang-on-back filter the fry might be getting sucked into the filter through the filter intake. If you don't have an intake sponge filter over the intake pipe, then that might be where all of the babies are going. Check the filter reservoir at the back of the tank. Some of the fry may have survived. As a quick fix for the problem, you can put a piece of nylon pantyhose over the intake pipe to keep the fry out of the filter. Here's another possibility you may want to consider. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noutg4uHf8yjock