What kind of fish is a platy?
Platy is a common name of freshwater fish in the genus Xiphophorus that lacks a “sword” at the bottom of their tails. Both species are livebearers, similar to other fish of the family Poeciliidae, such as the guppy and molly. Platies are native to the east coast of Central America and southern Mexico.
Do platys attack guppies?
Normally, Platies don’t show any signs of aggression against their tank fellows. They are considered peaceful and non-violent freshwater fish and can live happily with their tank mates like Mollies, Guppies, Swordtails etc.
Do platys eat baby guppies?
Yes they do. A larger fish will always eat a smaller fish, so yes, your platys will eat guppy fry.
How do you tell the difference between a guppy and a platy fry?
It’s hard, but Platies are usually born more orange/red (provided the parents are that color!), while Guppies tend to be grayish. Also, Platies tend to be a little plumper, and Guppies look thinner. It’s hard to tell when they are very young, but by a few weeks or a month you should be able to tell easily.
Can platy and guppy fry live together?
Yes, you can keep guppy fish and platy fish in the same aquarium. Both fish spices are livebearers and require very similar water conditions and food. So keeping platies together with guppies is a really good choice.
Will Swordtails eat guppy fry?
Swordtail Fish But another good thing is that they are peaceful species that can be kept in a community tank with ease. But the good fact here is that they will actively consume the guppy fry, despite their peaceful character. You can use the swordtails to control the guppy population.
Why are my Swordtails chasing each other?
Aggressive Behavior Between Swordtails A bully swordtails fish regards themselves as the gods in the tank. They want to be revered to. They will chase other innocent and shy looking counterparts to the wrong directions. Just like the lions in the jungle, these bullies tend to demarcate their territories.
How long do swordtail fish stay pregnant?
28 days
How do swordtail fish get pregnant?
Like other livebearers, a swordtail can deliver 5-80 babies at a time but the average number is 30-35. They get pregnant immediately after giving birth and they will give birth after one month. If maintained and fed properly, a swordtail can produce babies each month if there is a male in the tank.
How often do Swordtails have babies?
Swordtails can produce 50 – 100 fry every time and may give birth again four to 6 weeks after the first birth.