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	So I have a fry.
ImRandy85 Enthusiast Bleeding Blue Posts: 254 Kudos: 137 Votes: 75 Registered: 19-Dec-2006	One of my platies that I have been suspecting of being pregnant finally gave birth yesterday. I was able to save one and put it in a 2.5 gallon tank that I have setup. Is there anything special I should know about helping it grow? I plan on feeding it crushed up flakes. There is a heater and filter in the tank already. Also, the mother is staying mostly on the bottom of the tank and doesn't swim around much. Is she just stressed out or should I be worried?
Posted 09-Feb-2007 21:06
aaronfry Hobbyist ? Posts: 76 Kudos: 55 Votes: 159 Registered: 01-Nov-2006	For my baby Sword Tails i use a sponge filter so they dont get sucked up and i feed them liquifry "No whammy, No whammy, No whammy, STOP!!" 1984-Michael Larsen On Press Your Luck
Posted 09-Feb-2007 22:06
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Your female platy is probably just resting up from the rigors of giving birth and you probably shouldn't worry too much. Is she separated from the male platies so they don't bother her? If not you may want to seclude her until she builds her strength back up. Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 09-Feb-2007 22:30
ImRandy85 Enthusiast Bleeding Blue Posts: 254 Kudos: 137 Votes: 75 Registered: 19-Dec-2006	I'm fairly certin she was pregnant from the store where I got her. My one male platy has never really seemed interested in any of my females and doesn't seem to be bothering her. Anyone know how long it takes for a fry to start showing its colors? I'm just very curious to see what it turns out being as there were many species in the tank where I got the mother.
Posted 09-Feb-2007 22:54
aaronfry Hobbyist ? Posts: 76 Kudos: 55 Votes: 159 Registered: 01-Nov-2006	It takes my guys about a week before you can see what color sword they are "No whammy, No whammy, No whammy, STOP!!" 1984-Michael Larsen On Press Your Luck
Posted 13-Feb-2007 23:25
ImRandy85 Enthusiast Bleeding Blue Posts: 254 Kudos: 137 Votes: 75 Registered: 19-Dec-2006	I think its gonna end up being a calico like the mother. I've noticed a few small black spots on the fry.
Posted 14-Feb-2007 00:03


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