How big do platys get?

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1. How big do platys get?
2. Are platys aggressive?
3. Are my platy fish happy?
4. How many platy should be kept together?
5. How can you tell a male platy fish from a female?
6. Why did my platy died suddenly?
7. Why are female platys aggressive?
8. Why do platys chasing each other?
9. Can you keep just female platies?
10. How do I know if my platy is dying?
11. How do you save a dying platy fish?
12. How do you tell a male platy from a female?
13. How can you tell a male platy from a female?
14. Can Platies change gender?
15. Can I keep all male Platies together?
16. Why do my female platys keep dying?
17. Why is my fish floating but not dead?
18. Is my platy fish dead?
19. How do you tell if your fish is stressed?
20. How many babies can a platy have?

How big do platys get?

7.0 cm The platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) grows to a maximum overall length of 7.0 cm (2.8 in). Sexual dimorphism is slight, the male's caudal fin being more pointed. The anal fin of the male fish has evolved into a gonopodium, a stick-shaped organ used for reproduction. The female southern platyfish's anal fin is fan-shaped.

Are platys aggressive?

Platys have a reputation for being amiable fish that get along with each other. Only when you introduce two males to a tank would you normally see any sort of aggression. ... These varieties have been known to be aggressive at times, but it is rare.

Are my platy fish happy?

Platy fish are not considered shoaling fish, however they are happier when kept in a small group. Once they settle in your aquarium it won't be long before your aquarium population increases. Always keep more females than males. ... We recommend keeping 2 or 3 females to every male.

How many platy should be kept together?

How many platies should be kept together? A group of three to six platies is a good starting point. As with most livebearers, the males constantly want to mate, so try to keep at least two females for every one male to give the girls a break.

How can you tell a male platy fish from a female?

Gender Differences Visually, it's quite easy to tell male red wagtail platies from females by examining their anal fins (the lower fin behind the belly). If the anal fin is fan-shaped, your fish is a female. If it is long, flat, and pointed, your fish is a male.

Why did my platy died suddenly?

Platies mostly die due to the fluctuations in water conditions, sudden changes in temperature or inappropriate filtration system. Using untreated tap water can also cause your Platies to die as it contains chlorine and chloramines.

Why are female platys aggressive?

Are Platy fish aggressive? Normally, Platies don't show any signs of aggression against their tank fellows. ... Aggression in Platies can occur with sudden changes in the environment, improper male to female ratio, less hiding spots or by overpopulating the tank.

Why do platys chasing each other?

Can the platies fight for food? The platies also chase each other in competition for resources if you have an overcrowded tank and are adding fewer amounts of food than required. Generally, platies are considered omnivorous and thrive when given adequate amounts of fish flakes.

Can you keep just female platies?

You will be fine with keeping all female platys. As mentioned males and females are kept together in store tanks, so the possiblility of the platy being pregnant already. If you leave the females in the main tank to give birth, you will more than likely only have a few survivors, it any.

How do I know if my platy is dying?

If your Platy drifts close to the bottom or is gasping for air at the surface, it is definitely sick. Loss of appetite can indicate sickness in many cases which ultimately may result in death. If the Platy has cotton-like patches on the skin or fins, that indicates a bacterial infection.

How do you save a dying platy fish?

There are two types of salt that can be beneficial to fish - Epsom salt and Aquarium salt. Both the salts remove wastes and toxins from the fish body and help it to heal. You can add 1 tablespoon of salt per gallon of water. Then, keep your fish in salt water for 2 to 3 minutes.

How do you tell a male platy from a female?

Gender Differences Visually, it's quite easy to tell male red wagtail platies from females by examining their anal fins (the lower fin behind the belly). If the anal fin is fan-shaped, your fish is a female. If it is long, flat, and pointed, your fish is a male.

How can you tell a male platy from a female?

Gender Differences Visually, it's quite easy to tell male red wagtail platies from females by examining their anal fins (the lower fin behind the belly). If the anal fin is fan-shaped, your fish is a female. If it is long, flat, and pointed, your fish is a male.

Can Platies change gender?

there are some mollies, platy's and swordtails that, even after being sexually mature will appear to have "changed sexes". these fish that "cross over" are considered sterile. It is unknown why this phenomenon occurs.

Can I keep all male Platies together?

I have kept all male platies together (as part of a peaceful community tank) and they do quite well. The only times I've seen aggression from them was when there was a female with them. As others have said, individual fish do have individual personalities. There is always that chance.

Why do my female platys keep dying?

Platies mostly die due to the fluctuations in water conditions, sudden changes in temperature or inappropriate filtration system. Using untreated tap water can also cause your Platies to die as it contains chlorine and chloramines.

Why is my fish floating but not dead?

Unfortunately, in many cases, the fish isn't actually dead, but rather suffering from a problem with their swim bladder due to overfeeding. ... The swim bladder is an organ that is flexible and filled with gas. Fish use this organ to maintain their buoyancy in the water.

Is my platy fish dead?

If your Platy drifts close to the bottom or is gasping for air at the surface, it is definitely sick. Loss of appetite can indicate sickness in many cases which ultimately may result in death. If the Platy has cotton-like patches on the skin or fins, that indicates a bacterial infection.

How do you tell if your fish is stressed?

Strange Swimming: When fish are stressed, they often develop odd swimming patterns. If your fish is swimming frantically without going anywhere, crashing at the bottom of his tank, rubbing himself on gravel or rocks, or locking his fins at his side, he may be experiencing significant stress.

How many babies can a platy have?

Once the mother gives birth, you can expect to have 20-40 new fry on average. Sometimes, this number can climb as high as 80.