Are platy sensitive

Answer 1

Platies are generally not a sensitive species of fish. The only time when they can be sensitive is when they breed or when the water quality in their aquarium is extremely bad. Platy fry, or baby platies, can also be quite sensitive for the first few weeks after birth.

To prevent sensitivity in platies, keep your water crystal clear and keep the best water quality you possibly can. This includes:

1) Keeping the pH the way platies prefer. This is neutral to slightly alkaline, from about 7.2 to 8.2.

2) Changing the water regularly. Change, at the very least, thirty percent of the water in the tank weekly.

3) Watching the ammonia and nitrite levels. Keep these at zero, and check these levels every two weeks or so.

4) Keeping the temperature the way they like it. This is from the mid seventies to eighty degrees Fahrenheit. From personal experience, I would recommend 75-77 degrees Fahrenheit.

5) Checking to make sure they have proper filtration. Purchase an appropriate filter that will thoroughly clean your tank and help your platies live happily.

6) Doing your homework. Research, research, research! Research as much as you can on your pets to ensure that they live happy lives.