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Gang,

I asked in a Different Thread 4 weeks ago if it was time to introduce my platy fry into the main
tank. based on your advice, I have not yet introduced them. All 9 of them are still alive and they
are now 10 weeks old and around 3/4” long.

They are currently still housed in a separated section in my one and only tank, a 29G. You can
view an image of the tank and the divider at This Link.

What do you think? Is it time for the little ones to come out and play with the big boys
(6 zebra danios, 1 adult male platy, 8 neon tetras)?

Thanks,

Ingo

Last edited by Little_Fish at 11-Jul-2005 09:26

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If you think they're big enough, then yes, but if you think that they'll be eaten, then wait some more time before adding them to the main tank.


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well.. 3/4" is big enuf..they will be ok...besides..there r 9 of them...if ever u decided to relase them...just observe them from time to time...check if someone is harrassing them.

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Not sure if you have released them yet Ingo, but if you do release them make sure they have plenty of places to hide...if in doubt wait till they are closer to an inch, and then release them...I'd hate to see you lose your first batch of Platy Fry, espcecially since you don't have the momma anymore, but be fair warned they can start reproducing between 3-4 months (about 9-12 weeks) and they don't care if it's brother/sister, or father/daughter...and it really doesn't matter, just be readymore will be on the way soon, I'm sure and then you will need to release the juveniles to the otherside so they don't eat the fry...hml





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HOORAY, I AM FREE

Today I released them into the wild of the big 29G

All are fine and the adult male is VERY interested.

Ingo

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