Tom

I have three platys in my tank (one male and two females) and ever since I got one of the females it has only given birth to about 4-5 offspring and the other one has been giving birth to at least 15. Is there something wrong with my female platy or just a hormonal thing?

I also have another question. My male hasn't impregnated my 2 females for about 2 months now and I got him only in February and then he was only about an inch in length. Is there something wrong with him?

Tom

LilaBean

my experience with platy's when you least expect it-- then all of a sudden you are bombarded with fry-- just be patient-- you should keep the ratio of male to female 1-2:4-5 I would say get more females and you will definatly have some more fry!! I don;t know the perfect water parameters for reproduction but i would thik if you have enough fishies and be patient you will be rewarded!! LILA

Tom

Thanks. I don't really want any more fry, I was just being curious. I know that after the nitrogen cycle went through its first cycle, I had found 4 fry in the tank. They turned out to be really beautiful in color. Currently I'm trying to get rid of the rest at the moment. And since there aren't any other FishLore members in Winnipeg, it is kind of hard. I also don't really want to send them by mail either, in my opinion, that causes way to much stress on the fish. Thanks again.
Tom