mothertrout Posted October 18, 2003 Report Share Posted October 18, 2003 Hello people I have 2 platy's, not sure of the sex, one has a fat belly (which Im sure didnt have when I bought it, about a month or so ago) , the other doesnt. Is it possible they maybe starting a family? I maybe barking up the wrong tree completely, but, Ive put them both into a breeding cage/net thing, and will watch and see what happens (if anything). How long should I wait to see if anything is gonna happen? Im new at all this.... :oops: mothertrout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suemack Posted October 18, 2003 Report Share Posted October 18, 2003 hi there mothertrout may pay to take the non-fat one out of the breeding trap cos when the babies are born it will eat them as they come out. Generally platies look slightly square, the gracid spot darkens and they look as if they are going to explode just before they give birth. I haven't used a trap myself but have heard that a small bit of weed in the trap helps to make the fish feel a little less stressed from being in there good luck - sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted October 18, 2003 Report Share Posted October 18, 2003 Hi there Mothertrout and Suemack, how long can you keep Platys and Guppys for that matter in a breedingtrap? Thanks, Robbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suemack Posted October 18, 2003 Report Share Posted October 18, 2003 not sure robbo - never used one sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikiegirl Posted October 18, 2003 Report Share Posted October 18, 2003 hi guys i keep mine in one for about 2 weeks some time 3 depen on the the fish if it the frist tiem she been in one not to long but guppys will drop each 28 to 30 days depen on the temp of the water and i do not think i will matter how long u can keep them in one ive got some that do not can out of a trap as there r my breeds and i news a 5 way trap so there get room to swim untill there drop hop this help. bikiegirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted October 18, 2003 Report Share Posted October 18, 2003 Hi bikiegirl, thanks for the info. Cheers Robbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 19, 2003 Report Share Posted October 19, 2003 I have always found platys and guppies didn't like breeding traps and so kept them in well planted tanks so the fry had plenty of places to hide in the fine leaves and roots. Ambulia, cabomba and water wisteria are all good, as is Java moss. Sexing platys is easy. The males have a modified anal fin (the one under the belly) which is long and pointed (called a gonopodium by the way) while the anal fin on the female is rounded. Plus, the females will keep getting pregnant so will be rounder than the males most of the time. Ideally platys should be kept in a ratio of one male to 2 or 3 females or he will harass the lone female to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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