Here's The Plan

[Rayne]

I want to get some platties i think. I know they have babies a lot but i have big fish in a 55 gal that i could feed them to and raise my own feeders.

The tank is 10 gal. Don't worry i know about cycling and stuff i have a few years expirence with tanks but i've never had platties.

has anyone else done this? any advice? how many shoud i get?

any advice welcome

thanks

 

[n3ont3tra]

You should have a ratio of 1 male to every 2 female, because the male pesters the female so much, it helps give the females a break. I believe you could have about 9 platies in a 10g but I'm not sure... Also, you may want a seperate tank to raise fry in.

 

[Rayne]

i do have a separate 10 gal with an underground filter and airstone i thought would be perfect for the job of raising fry.

 

[chibi]

I think it's best to get all females so you don't have to worry about them fighting.

 

[dwarfgourami]

9 platies is way too much in a 10 gallon; they are quite messy. All females make for a pleasant tank, but eventually the supply of sperm will dry up. I would go for something in the region of 1 male and 3-4 females; that should be enough to ensure a steady supply of fry. Make sure you feed them well- bloodworm or similar once or twice a week instead of the flakes, and veggies several times a week.

 

[OohFeeshy]

You only really need one male for however many females you'll have.

 

[Glod]

With 1 male and 3 females you'll rapidly run out of room for your fry

 

[OohFeeshy]

But that isn't a problem if they're used as feeders. If need be, then the newborn fry can be dumped in the main tank without even growing them on.

 

[fishluvr93]

9 platies is way too much in a 10 gallon; they are quite messy. All females make for a pleasant tank, but eventually the supply of sperm will dry up. I would go for something in the region of 1 male and 3-4 females; that should be enough to ensure a steady supply of fry. Make sure you feed them well- bloodworm or similar once or twice a week instead of the flakes, and veggies several times a week.

You only really need one male for however many females you'll have.

a lot of plants,select one type of platyand keep w/ it so they dont cross breed an turn out brown.

 

[OohFeeshy]

I don't think fish are overly bothered about what colour their dinner is

 

[Rayne]

well color could be important if i plan to give any fry as gifts to other fish loving friends. but i was considering all one type maybe mickey mouse platies, they're cute and colorful. they are also cheap where i live.

what do you think?


Also what is the best way to make sure to tell them apart - females and males