Pregas Platy?

[omega59]

5teady you are right, i enlarged the image to it's real size it's on the glass LOL!

phew lucky, that is tricky

 

[5teady_2012]

5teady you are right, i enlarged the image to it's real size it's on the glass LOL!

phew lucky, that is tricky

lol

 

[missigfunk]

that video is AWESOME!!!


what made you chose that song? lol

 

[5teady_2012]

that video is AWESOME!!!


what made you chose that song? lol

Just random song on pc lol

 

[alysonpeaches]

As they're female platys, the chances that they are pregnant are high. But they don't look like they're about to have babies soon from what I can see. I'd suggest that you get some java moss (you can get it on the internet if your local shop doesn't have any), and dump it in the tank. Leave your platys in there, and just keep an eye on things. The more hiding places the better, for mother and babies. Almost certainly a few of the babies will survive in the moss, and that will help you to get an idea of what the female will look like when she's about to give birth, plus you won't get too over-run with babies.

We've had platys for about 3 months now, and just got our 3rd batch of babies. Only 1 survived from the first batch, but that was before I got the java moss - I thought they'd all been eaten, but about 2 weeks later, he suddenly appeared from under some bogwood. There are 3 growing on from the second batch, and I've counted at least 5 from the third. I just feed as normal, but make sure some crushed up flake, freeze-dried brine shrimp, or a bit of tablet falls into the moss. I've got a friend who'll hopefully take some of them when they're a bit bigger, but couldn't cope with many more!

I agree, those white MMs are gorgeous!

Can you clarify what to do with the java moss. I have it in both of my tanks, but it is attached to bogwood. Its growing well. But if you want fry to use it does it have to float on the surface??

 

[Loony Fish]

yes

 

[alysonpeaches]

here is a little video of mine with a platy giving birth, this will help you to see how they are when pregnant...

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Great video.

I cant make my mind up whether to buy a transparent breeding trap. I dont want to stress the fish putting her in it but I would like to save some fry.

I have a net type trap that someone gave me but Ive no idea how to use it.

Which sort is best?

What are your views on not using a trap at all and somehow hoping some will survive amongst the plants? do you have to float plants on the surface for this or are they ok in pots or on bogwood?