How Do I Get My Plattys To Breed

[Bloo]

It could also be that between the female betta and the sucking loach (sharing the tank), they eat any babies that might be born
bettas will most certain snap up any fry - I've seen it happen. They just "hoover up" all the fry.

 

[SamUK]

It could also be that between the female betta and the sucking loach (sharing the tank), they eat any babies that might be born
bettas will most certain snap up and fry.

i was gonna say they probably all get eaten so u dont see any.


as for the tank size, u need about 5 tanks ATLEAST that size.


ive had 40 odd platty fry in my growout tank for a few months now and there still too small to be sold properly.

 

[black molly3]

thanks.
ill buy a new tank about 20 L

 

[Annastasia]

20l is still only about 5 gallons. Which is the absolute minimum. You still won't be able to grow more then 1 batch up in there, so be prepared that some may be eaten. I'd go for at least a 15g (55-60l) if you want to be able to raise more then one batch at a time.

 

[rusty]

Hey maybe you need a few more females ive only had my platys for about 4 weeks and ive just found about 5 fry hiding under my filter i didnt do anything to help the breeding just left them to it the temp is at 79 f not sure if temp has an affect on platy breeding but hey just leave them to to it hopefully you will have a healthy batch of fry soon good luck

 

[black molly3]

thanks every one for your replies its realy helping.
keep them coming in.

black molly3