Comments on: I have a 2 platys and they still not given birth its been about 6 weeks since they had theyr gravid spot HELP?

By: greg g

greg g — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:48:48 +0000

Your tank is over populated!

By: fishperson12

fishperson12 — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:34:03 +0000

mabey they have given birth already and got eaten and now they are pregnant again and about to give birth again

By: Me and my fish

Me and my fish — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:45:55 +0000

Get them a breeding tank. The fry will probably get eaten by the other fish if they are dropped in the community tank. They would also be alone, which will be best for them and it will be easier to find a spot to do it in with their own tank. It dosen’t have to be huge, just enough for both mamas and the fry for a little bit. Make sure to buy a tank for raising the fry in after they are born.

Get plants. It’s easier and they feel safe. Fake plants are fine. The fry will have a place to hide and the guppies and the mothers will probably want to eat them. Make sure they spread out a lot because it offers more hiding space for the fry and the more the merrier!

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Good luck!

By: Lucy ♫

Lucy ♫ — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:43:33 +0000

The reason why they may not be giving birth is because they are stressed out because of small space - you have too many fish in your tank.

To have a successful birth - get a bigger tank with more hiding spots.

By: Darryl R

Darryl R — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:57:36 +0000

Add plants that float to give protection.

And depending on how many you fish, I am seeing 2+,8+ and male platies? I hope you do know prego platies can have up to 60+ fry and more, and a 10 gallon tank won’t hold them all.

Stressed out platies, will abort or withhold giving birth.

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