Platys

[CanadianFiero]

I have had my Platys for about 1 month, and 1 week. I had them in the 10 Gallon and moved them into my 30 Gallon when I got it they have been very fat, and chubby. There is 3 females. What could it be?

[Chrona]

Platies, like all livebearers, can store sperm, so they were probably impregnated at the LFS. You are going to have your hands full after those three are done ;)

[Sasquatch]

I have had my Platys for about 1 month, and 1 week. I had them in the 10 Gallon and moved them into my 30 Gallon when I got it they have been very fat, and chubby. There is 3 females. What could it be?

I'm not exactly sure what the problem is. If they're just fat, that's normal, it means you're feeding them well (or maybe a bit too much:ezpi_wink1: )

To tell if they're pregnant, look behind at their abdomen. If the back third is dark, they're probably pregnant. Though, after 5 weeks, they should have had babies by now. Normal gestation is around 4-4.5 weeks.

[Drumachine09]

Do platies have a gravid spot like on guppies?

[Abbeys_Mom]

Not as obvious as guppies, unless they are white.

[Sasquatch]

Not as obvious as guppies, unless they are white.

If the coloration is really good, it's kinda hard to tell sometimes. But you can usually see a darker area. But some varieties are almost transparent, like guppies, and it's easier to tell.