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A platy's pregnancy lasts approximately 4 weeks from giving birth to giving birth again. This can be as little as three weeks if the water is warm, or up to six if it is cold. There is no point isolating her until she is less than a week from giving birth.
My personal opinion is that breeding nets and traps are unsuitable for livebearers other than guppies. Confining a fully grown fish to a space this small for any extended period (ie several days) is extremely stressful. It can cause an abortion of the fry or even the death of the mother. I would not recommend these devices except for raising fry in. I have used breeding traps but only if all of my brood tanks are in use and I see the first few fry come out of the mother. This way I know she will only be in one for a few hours.
The use of a separate breeding tank is very effective. I use a four gallon (16 litre) tank for this purpose. I use fake ambulia or cabomba, which can be packed away when not in use. These plants (and therefore their plastic copies) have fine fronds for the fry to hide from the mother who may eat them. For a period of only a few days I don't bother with filtration, I just use an airstone, but any longer will require a filter. An air driven box filter will suffice. As soon as the mother has finished giving birth I remove her. The fry can be reared in this setup or removed to another setup (or placed in a breeding box in the main tank.)
I am a serious breeder with a network of people who take fry I do not want or cannot look after - I keep only the best fry for my breeding program. A lot of serious breeders cull the fry but I prefer to give them away than kill them because they aren't pretty enough. If you consistently isolate your females to give birth you will find that you become overrun with fry. Having fry is fun. Having a large number of half-grown platies, too small to give away but large enough to need several tanks, is not. Do not save more fry than you can look after. Most pet shops will take fry that are pretty enough to sell, and many have customers who keep large predatory fish. These shops will also take ugly or deformed fry to use as feeders.
What else can I help you with?
When should the pregnant platy be removed from the community tank?
no
Is my platy pregnant?
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.
What do you do when your platie fish gets pregnant?
Just wait until it has its fry. You should get more information on how to raise the platy fry such as what to feed them. If you have any other fish in the tank take then out or separate them so they will not eat the fry. Hope this helps, T
Should pregnant female red wag platy be kept away from the male?
There is no reason to do so.
I have 2 baby tanks one with a pregnant platy and the other with a pregnant guppy after they have babies can the babies be put into the same baby tank?
Yes, they can.
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.
What does a pregnant platy fish look like and how can you tell if a platy fish is expecting offspring?
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.
Is my platy fish pregnant?
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.
Is a sunburst platy fish pregnant?
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.
How can I determine if my platy fish is pregnant?
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.
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.
Is a platy a type of guppy?
No, they're two separate species.
