Bristlenose And Platy Fry

[fishoz]

i have one baby platy that is currently in a tub in the tank. it's four weeks old. i was wondering when it can be released without being eaten by my bristlenose??

 

[Tolak]

The bristlenose won't bother it, I've bred platys with adult bristlenose in the tank.

 

[OldMan47]

Like Tolak said, not much risk from the BN in that situation. Most other fish pose a greater threat. You don't say what other hungry mouths might be in the tank. That could be the determining factor.

 

[HCpetraitis]

I learned the rule that if the big fish's mouth is bigger than the fry, you should leave the fry by themselves. Otherwise, feel free to let them go.

 

[Truck]

I learned the rule that if the big fish's mouth is bigger than the fry, you should leave the fry by themselves. Otherwise, feel free to let them go.

i dont think your going to catch a BN eating a platy fry.

 

[fishoz]

ohh ok good! cause i was told that it would eat the fry. that's good to know. the other fish are 3 widow tetras and 4 platys!

 

[OldMan47]

With platies in the tank, wait until the fry is at least 15 mm long. I am not familiar with those particular tetras.