Platies 24-35 days
How do you know when platy is about to give birth?
The Eyes of the Fry and Signs of Impending Birth To accommodate the developing eggs, the mother’s body expands, becoming deeper and broader A few days before delivery, she develops a bulge below the gills, her outline becoming fairly square in this region, while the gravid spot has enlarged its area
When should you separate a pregnant platy?
Keep the fry separated from the adults in the community tank for at least two weeks or until they have grown large enough that the adults cannot eat them
How many babies do Platies have?
Each batch of Platy fry average 20 to 40 in number, but they may give birth to as much as 80 These aren’t much compared to other fish because Platies do not lay eggs and thus have a smaller space for developed fry in their wombs
How quickly do platy fry grow?
Platys tend to stress out when you put them into a breeding trap, so small, separate 10-liter tanks might be better prior to the births How long does it take for the babies to grow to full size? 3-6 months Longer than that If they are kept in a small enclosure (breeding box) for a long period of time
What size are platy fry babies?
When Platy fry are born they’re really tiny in comparison to the adults Which makes sense as the mummy Platy generally carries a large number of them at any one time and there’s only so much room to fit them all in On average a Platy fry measures around 7-8mm in length Sometimes they can be even smaller than that
What do you do with baby fish you don’t want?
If you’re not ready to raise baby fish, you might want to check with a local aquarium, fish breeder or pet shop to find out if they can take them If you are ready to be the owner of several new fish, you may want to start a new aquarium with the babies
How can I tell if my fish is pregnant?
As your female fish becomes pregnant, she will grow a bulge at the back of her abdomen This typically appears over the course of 20-40 days Does your fish have a red or black spot? Sometimes, when a female fish is pregnant, she will develop a “gravid spot” on the abdomen
How do you stop platys from breeding?
How to Avoid Unwanted Fish Breeding in Your Tank Buy only one gender of fish, preferably males If you don’t have male and female fish together, there is less chance for baby fish to appear Choose egg-laying species rather than live bearers Adjust tanks conditions to make breeding less comfortable
How often do Platies breed?
Breeding the red wagtail platy is more than easy—it’s not a question of if but when Females can warehouse sperm for up to six months; they are almost always pregnant with fertilized eggs and can give live birth to 10 to 40 fry every 4 to 6 weeks
Do platys breed easily?
Platy fish are relatively easy to breed, and they don’t require a lot of encouragement As long as you introduced both male and female platy fish to the tank, they should start breeding in a short amount of time If your platy fish don’t seem to be breeding, make sure you have both male and female fish in the tank
Will baby fish survive in my tank?
Not necessarily Many fish breed very easily and produce great numbers of offspring, simply because very few will survive to adulthood The more fish in your tank, the more you will need to feed them, the more feces they will produce and the harder your filtration system will have to work
How long do you keep fry in breeder box?
How long do you keep fry in the breeder box? In general, the babies should be large enough to not fit in mouths of the adult fish before you add them back into your main tank For livebearer fry, this may be as soon as 4 to 5 weeks What do you do with baby fish you don’t want?
How many Platies should be kept together?
How many platies should be kept together? A group of three to six platies is a good starting point As with most livebearers, the males constantly want to mate, so try to keep at least two females for every one male to give the girls a break
Should I separate my pregnant fish?
Ideally, pregnant females should be placed on their own in a separate aquarium with lots of feathery plants where they can give birth in a stress-free environment Then again, once she releases the fry she is returned to the main tank and the fry can be grown on separately
How do you tell if your fish is pregnant or just fat?
Carrying Eggs – One reason your fish may appear slightly bigger is because it is carrying eggs If your fish is a female, is not overly fat, and is normal in most other regards, this is a very high possibility Another indication is if your fish has an enlarged vent; this is where the eggs will come out
Can a fish get pregnant by itself?
Some species of fish reproduce by themselves These fish are females, and so are the young they give birth to It’s debatable whether this can actually be called ‘mating’ but it is certainly a way to reproduce The females may mate with males, but the sperm is not used for reproduction
Can fish have babies without a male?
After fertilization, the female can produce multiple batches of babies without a male present Egglaying is also what the name suggests: the fish lay eggs instead of giving birth to little fish As the fish grow, they hatch into fry with an attached yolk sac, and then mature into fish
Will platys breed in cold water?
Though typically found in Freshwater aquariums, Platy fish can also thrive in coldwater tanks, as long as the water parameters are kept consistent Plenty of water changes and a consistent temperature will keep your Platy fish happy