Few Questions About Platy Fry

[AdamTheZombie]

Hey there. I'm certain I've seen the answer to these questions but I can't find specific answers now.

How long should I be feeding the babies multiple times a day? When should I start fazing then down to once a day like the adults?

How long is a fry considered such? When are they an adult? When should they be released to the tank (approx)?

When does the color start to come in?

Thanks guys!

 

[PrairieSunflower]

How long should I be feeding the babies multiple times a day? When should I start fazing then down to once a day like the adults?
I feed my babies 3 times per day until they are about 3-4 months old. Then drop to about 2 feedings per day.


How long is a fry considered such? When are they an adult? Some start showing signs of maturing around 4ish months old, about 6 months old would probably be more accurate.

When should they be released to the tank (approx)? When none of the fish can eat them, bigger than the other fish's mouths.

When does the color start to come in? A few of mine have been born with flecks of color, more starts coming in after 1 week.... of course that depends on what their colors will be. My blue corals were born grey and turned blue a week later. My calicos are all white to yellow and the majority start getting spots after a week (just 2 have been born with a few spots already). Color has appeared on some later on.