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Do platy lay eggs?
Platies don't have eggs. They lay live fry, which will come out of hiding in a few days.
How do platy fish lay their eggs?
Platy fish are livebearers, which means they give birth to live young rather than laying eggs. The female platy fish will carry the fertilized eggs inside her body until they hatch into baby fish, known as fry.
What is the typical platy giving birth behavior like?
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.
What do platy fry look like?
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Do platy fish die after giving birth?
yes, platys eat baby fry however, if you buy a special breeding net or a breeding tank, they will survive. also, if you have many plants to protect the fry, some should make it. But be sure to separate the fry from the parents.
How many fry does a sword tail fish give birth?
A swordtail fish can give birth to anywhere from 20 to 100 fry at a time, depending on the size and health of the female. Typically, larger females tend to produce more fry. The fry are born live, as swordtails are livebearers, and they are independent right from birth.
What are the signs that the platy fish are ready to have their fry?
big stomach
What is the difference between molly and platy fry?
Molly fry and platy fry are both types of baby fish from different species within the same family, Poeciliidae. Molly fry tend to be larger and may exhibit a more elongated body shape compared to the generally smaller and rounder platy fry. Additionally, molly fry often have a more varied coloration and fin structure, while platy fry are typically more uniform in color and pattern. Both require similar care in terms of water conditions and feeding, but their growth rates and adult sizes differ significantly.
When do salmons give birth to fry?
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What are the different stages of pregnancy in platy fish?
The different stages of pregnancy in platy fish are fertilization, gestation, and birth. During fertilization, the female platy fish's eggs are fertilized by the male's sperm. The gestation period lasts about 4-6 weeks, during which the female carries the developing embryos in her body. Finally, the female gives birth to live young, known as fry.
How many frys do the guppies give birth to?
It ranges from 5-50 fry per drop.
How big are platy pups?
Platties don't have 'pups' they have 'fry'. I have never actually measured one but at a rough guess I would say they are around 6mm long at birth.
