How Will I Know If My Platy Is Done Give Her Fry?

[horsepaw101]

My platy had 33 babies 2 days ago, but then yesterday she had 4 more. She is still near my filter and heater and not moving much. Is she still going to give more babies?

 

[snazy]

My platy had 33 babies 2 days ago, but then yesterday she had 4 more. She is still near my filter and heater and not moving much. She is still going to give more babies?

She should be done in 24 hours max I would think.

 

[KittyKat]

It is possible for the fish to take longer, but 24 hours is usually the upper limit for platys giving birth. Also, are you sure the fry weren't just hiding and only now have come out?

 

[OldMan47]

It is very unusual for a drop to take longer than 24 hours but not unheard of. Once I have 37 fry from a single drop, I seldom worry much about more fry. Do you have room enough to raise those 37 fry? It certainly will not harm the female to lose a few that you have missed.