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Platys typically give birth by releasing live baby fish, called fry, rather than laying eggs. During birth, the female platy may become more reclusive and seek out hiding spots to give birth in peace. The process is usually quick and can involve the female giving birth to multiple fry at once. After birth, the female may eat some of the fry, so it's important to provide hiding spots for the newborns to increase their chances of survival.
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Why is your platy still fat after giving birth?
the womb of the platy is big so it needs time to deflat i think but I'm nott sure
Is my pregnant sunburst platy displaying any specific behaviors or signs that indicate she is close to giving birth?
Some signs that a pregnant sunburst platy is close to giving birth include a swollen abdomen, darkening of the gravid spot (near the anal fin), increased hiding behavior, and a decrease in appetite. Keep an eye out for these behaviors to prepare for the arrival of the fry.
Is a platy about to give birth?
It is possible that a platy is about to give birth.
How can I tell if my pregnant platy fish is ready to give birth?
You can tell if your pregnant platy fish is ready to give birth by looking for signs such as a dark spot near her back fin, a swollen belly, and increased hiding behavior. Additionally, you may notice her pacing back and forth or rubbing her belly against objects in the tank. These are all indicators that she is close to giving birth.
How long does it take for a platy fish to give birth-?
It takes around 3 - 4 weeks for a platy fish to give birth.
How can I prepare for my platy fish giving birth?
To prepare for your platy fish giving birth, set up a separate breeding tank with plants for hiding spots, maintain clean water conditions, and provide proper nutrition for the pregnant fish. Be ready to remove the fry from the tank once they are born to prevent them from being eaten by other fish.
What are the different stages of platy pregnancy and do you have any pictures to illustrate them?
Platy pregnancy has three main stages: fertilization, gestation, and birth. During fertilization, the female platy's eggs are fertilized by the male's sperm. The gestation stage is when the embryos develop inside the female platy's body. Finally, the birth stage is when the female platy gives birth to live young. Unfortunately, I am unable to provide pictures to illustrate these stages.
What to do before platy birth?
Make sure there are lots of decorations, enough gravel, and plants. The female platy will lays her eggs on these.
Where do platy lay their eggs?
They don't. They give live birth.
Are platy fish livebearers?
Yes, platy fish are livebearers, meaning they give birth to live young instead of laying eggs.
Why isn't the male platy breeding with the female platy?
tell more about why its not breeding what is its behavior Mabe the platy tank is not suitable for the platy pair try adding more plants and hiding spaces for the fish and feed them more of a variety of foods flake + blood worms+live or frozen foods if possible
How can you tell if a platy is pregnant?
You can tell if a platy is pregnant by looking for a swollen belly, dark spot near the back fin (gravid spot), and a more rounded body shape. Additionally, a pregnant platy may exhibit changes in behavior such as increased hiding or aggression.
