First make sure it is indeed a female platy. The fin closes to the anal gland is more squared on a female and more elongated on a male. The belly part closes to the head starts to look swollen or kind of bloated(almost like its gonna explode). It takes approx. 3-4 weeks to have fry(baby fish from livebearers)
A sunburst platy fish may be pregnant if it has a swollen belly and a dark spot near its anal fin, which are signs of pregnancy in this species.
To determine if your platy fish is pregnant, look for a swollen abdomen, dark spot near the back fin (gravid spot), and a boxy or square appearance. Pregnant platy fish may also exhibit changes in behavior, such as increased hiding or aggression.
A pregnant platy fish will have a noticeably swollen belly, often appearing rounder and larger than usual. You may also see a dark spot near the fish's anal fin, which is the gravid spot where the developing babies are visible. Additionally, a pregnant platy fish may exhibit changes in behavior, such as increased hiding or aggression towards other fish.
Signs that a platy fish is pregnant include a swollen abdomen, dark spot near the anal fin (gravid spot), increased appetite, and behavior changes such as hiding or seeking isolation.
Determining if a platy is pregnant can be done by looking for physical signs such as a swollen abdomen or a dark spot near the back of the fish. Additionally, a pregnant platy may exhibit changes in behavior, such as hiding more often or becoming more aggressive. If you suspect your platy is pregnant, consider providing a separate breeding tank with plants for the fry to hide in once they are born.
Signs that indicate a platy fish is pregnant include a swollen abdomen, dark spot near the anal fin (gravid spot), changes in behavior such as increased hiding or aggression, and a more rounded appearance overall.
They can be pregnant (gravid) at 3 or 4 weeks.
no. fish can only mate with fish of the same species. Gouramis mate with gouramis and platys mate with platys.
what do platy fish look like because i want to get my male Betta fish a male platy fish mate and i need to know how big and what they look like so i can put them together please answer soon because i am going on vacation tomorrow want the fish mate by today so he's not lonely while i am gone thank you
To determine if your platy fish is pregnant, look for a swollen abdomen and a dark spot near the anal fin, which indicates pregnancy. You may also notice behavioral changes like hiding or increased appetite. If you suspect pregnancy, provide a separate birthing tank with plants for the fry to hide in.
It takes around 3 - 4 weeks for a platy fish to give birth.
They are freshwater fish.