They can be pregnant (gravid) at 3 or 4 weeks.
To determine if your platy is pregnant, look for a swollen abdomen, dark spot near the back fin (gravid spot), and a more rounded body shape. You may also notice behavioral changes like increased hiding or aggression. If unsure, consult a veterinarian for confirmation.
no. fish can only mate with fish of the same species. Gouramis mate with gouramis and platys mate with platys.
It takes around 3 - 4 weeks for a platy fish to give birth.
They are freshwater fish.
To prepare for your platy fish giving birth, set up a separate breeding tank with plants for hiding spots, maintain clean water conditions, and provide proper nutrition for the pregnant fish. Be ready to remove the fry from the tank once they are born to prevent them from being eaten by other fish.
You should probably transfer it in a cup or trap it. ;)
Yes, platy fish are livebearers, meaning they give birth to live young instead of laying eggs.
A platy is a type of tropical fish. It is not a quantity or measure so one can not have a "platy of" anything including guppies.
no
Fish Food, Fish Flakes, dried Blood Worms
no, they are community fish