Heya,
I have three platys in my communitly tank
(130L which has 3xPlaties, 1 Honey Dwarf Gourami, 1 Siamese Alge Eater and 10 Neons)
I figured 2 of the three platies are a pair as they are always together, ocassionally the male chases the female, and neither of them ever really hang around with the third platy in the tank.
Anyway, they have been camping out in a driftwood cave for a while, i know they have been up to stuff...
..then today, when feeding my fish i notice fry in the tank. Little orange guys about 4-5mm in length!
Ive counted over 10 at once, i have no idea how many more could be hiding too...
So, i always knew Platies were livebearers but i thought my other fish would eat any fry, obviously that didnt happen.
Now im a bit worried i am going to be overrun with fish! I notice the female is huge again!!
What options do i have? Will leaving the fry in there result in them surviving now they have reached this size?
Any tips or advice will be muchly appriciated!
Cheers
Ami