Bit of a daft question really, but at the moment I have a male and 2 females. What is the ideal ratio? My neighbour has kept fish for quite a few years and he said for guppys the best ratio was 1 male to 4 females. Just wondered it platys were the same?
Platy Male/female Ratio
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minnnt
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1:2 is a good ratio, 1:3 is better. It depends if you're looking for fry or not really.
The more females there are the less stressed they will be as the male will be dividing his time between more of them instead of harassing one. I have 3 in one of my tanks and there is 1 male to 2 females. Also think about tank space. If you have space to add one more female then go for it
The more females there are the less stressed they will be as the male will be dividing his time between more of them instead of harassing one. I have 3 in one of my tanks and there is 1 male to 2 females. Also think about tank space. If you have space to add one more female then go for it
1:2 is a good ratio, 1:3 is better. It depends if you're looking for fry or not really.
The more females there are the less stressed they will be as the male will be dividing his time between more of them instead of harassing one. I have 3 in one of my tanks and there is 1 male to 2 females. Also think about tank space. If you have space to add one more female then go for it
Thanks for the advice. Still have plenty of room, they are the only 3 fish in a present. Tank is cycled, just waiting for payday!
minnnt
Fish Expert
Sounds familiar mate 
Get another 1 or 2 then, just ensure they're female.
Get another 1 or 2 then, just ensure they're female.
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