What is the minimum amount of platys?

Can platys be kept alone in a small tank?

Since platys are a social fish, I feel awful about keeping him by himself in such a small tank. What do you recommend? Keeping him isolated doesn’t feel right, but I also don’t want him bullying my others to death.

Why does my platy fish have black spots on its belly?

If you notice blood red spots on the belly of your platy fish, you may be facing an ammonia or nitrate poisoning, which can be common in newly set up aquariums. Black spots in case of ammonia burn.

What causes fin rot in platy fish?

Fin rot is another common disease that can plague platies. It makes the fins slowly decay and slough off. In most cases, it’s caused by bacteria or fungal infections. Platy fish don’t have the biggest fins in the fish kingdom, so fin rot can take hold pretty fast before you realize it.

What age can platy fish have babies?

Platy fish can breed once they are four months old (although they are not considered “adult” fish until six months of age). This species is a livebearer, which means that the female gives birth to free-swimming young.

How long does it take for platy fish to give birth?

Wait 24-30 days for pregnant platy fish to give birth. This is the average gestation period for platy fish. If you wrote down when you first noticed your platy fish was pregnant, the fry should be born about 24-30 days from that date.

Why is my platy attacking other fish?

The bullying Platy may respond to it as if it is being challenged and then start chasing and attacking other fish. So, when you see all this going on in your aquarium, you should understand that it’s time for you to take some action.

What kind of fin shape does a betta fish have?

Instead of tail fin shape, they earn their name from the prominent pectoral fins on either side of their body. Some people fondly refer to this type of betta as a Dumbo betta. They resemble fanciful Flamenco dancers. Just take it easy on their water current as those fins make it difficult for them to swim correctly.

What is the best water for platy fish?

Platy fish are classified as hardy fish that will tolerate a range of water conditions. This doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy good water conditions or that you shouldn’t strive to offer them the best conditions. For excellent health and development, the following water parameters should be provided: Water pH: 7.0-8.3

Can platy fish interbreed?

Many Platys may also have genes from Swordtails. So this is complicated, but all the various Platys can interbreed, and almost all female Platys are pregnant and can deliver several batches of babies, even if there are no male fish in the aquarium !

Can I Feed my platy fish once a day?

Although it’s not generally recommended because there is some concern about the effects of this on their digestive system. Because Platys are an opportunistic feeder, constantly looking for food throughout the day, a single larger meal may not suit them. So twice a day is probably the best way to keep them happy and healthy.

Why is my platy turning black?

The presence of a bully in a community tank might also be the reason why your Platy is stressed. Tank bullies make fish frightened enough for its color to turn black or bleak. But tank bullies look at highly colored fish as threats to their territory, and so the victim over time tends to lose its bright colors as a survival instinct.

Why does my platy have red spots on its belly?

7. Ammonia/Nitrate Poisoning or Red Blood Spot Disease If you notice blood red spots on the belly of your platy fish, you may be facing an ammonia or nitrate poisoning, which can be common in newly set up aquariums. Black spots in case of ammonia burn.

Will a male Betta fish harm other fish in a tank?

I have had a 20 gal community tank before; one male betta, 3 female Bettas, 5 neon tetras, 2 mollies, and 4 Cory catfish. my male betta has never harmed any of my other fish, and he was really nice. Honestly it just depends on the fish itself(some are nice, and others aren’t so nice).

What is the best pH level for platy fish?

Keeping the water’s pH in between 6.8 and 8.5 is ideal for the platy fish but it won’t matter if it’s slightly off. Platies are easy to keep fed and happy, and although they’re known as omnivorous, they do require a lot of vegetation and algae.

How to take care of a pregnant platy?

Another option is to use a mesh net breeder to separate the fry from the mother. Your pregnant platy will not need any special foods, although you may see that she needs an increased amount and becomes more aggressive when feeding. Treat her with some high protein foods, such as brine shrimp or bloodworms.

Why is my platy’s tail and fin rotting?

Poor water conditions and ammonia burns are the triggering factors of this disease. In the absence of an injury if fins and tail start rotting, the cause if most likely a bacterial infection; If injury (e.g. other fish injured your platies) is present and tail or fin started rotting, the cause is most likely a fungus;

Why does my platy have spots on its body?

This is a common parasitic disease that affects the platy fish as well. It appears as if tiny grains of sugar and salt are stuck on the body of the fish. These spots are caused when a protozoan parasite attacks the fish and attaches itself to fish’s body, fins and gills.

Can you keep a betta fish in a community tank?

Bettas are often kept in community tanks. Care should be taken to avoid particularly brightly coloured or long-finned fish as this can increase the risk of aggression from the betta. Also, bettas should never be kept with other anabantoids (labyrinth fish) as aggression is nearly guaranteed between such species.

What are the pH and alkalinity of a fish tank?

General Hardness (GH): 4 – 12 dGH (71.6 – 214.29 ppm) Temperature: 68 – 78.8 degrees Fahrenheit pH: 7 – 8.3 Alkalinity (KH): 4 – 8 dKH (71.6 – 143.2 ppm) General Hardness (GH): 12 – 18 dGH (214.29 – 321.43 ppm) I have learned through research and some trial and error that if the parameters are not right, your fish will suffer.

How can I tell if my platy has a baby?

Here is a picture of my baby platy. My female gave birth to two of them and I can see them once in a while If i really look in the tank. There s a little blur on the rock in the center of the photo. If you can zoom on the picture you ll see his or her eyes. Seem like I have 2 female sunburst wag platy and one male in my fish tank.