yippee, we have some platy fry...

**AquaBANG** · 02-07-2008, 02:47 AM

Hey guys.
So we have about 20-25 of these little ones. How do I care for them?

**Fishy-Suzy** · 02-07-2008, 02:51 AM

Serparate them from the adults! Like NOW! You're supposed to buy baby food for them, but I pinched my regular food into really small bits. I feed them TetraMin Crisps.

**jbeining75** · 02-07-2008, 02:54 AM

feed them smashed up flakes frequently throughout the day 4-5 times...... get a sponge over the filter so they don't get sucked in... best not to move them in the first couple days.... you can set a tank with ro if already cycled or try to leave them in there hopefully they make it...... good luck and post some pics....

**AquaBANG** · 02-07-2008, 02:57 AM

yes, I had seperated the mom and it gave the babies in calm and peace. I read that the mom now needs peace and quiet and is still in isolation. The platy fry about 25 are now with the 20 so 2 week old guppy fry. While the guppy fry are very active, the platy ones are still not frisky. they are sitting up still against the sides and this concerns me.

**AquaBANG** · 02-07-2008, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by jbeining75

feed them smashed up flakes frequently throughout the day 4-5 times...... get a sponge over the filter so they don't get sucked in... best not to move them in the first couple days.... you can set a tank with ro if already cycled or try to leave them in there hopefully they make it...... good luck and post some pics....

well the fry tank has a sponge filter and I am doing 50% water changes everyday. Well I have been unable to get BBS or worms, with the guppy fry, I started with crushed egg yolk droplets 4 times a day and gradually moved them to powdered flake food. Now I wonder if the same trick will work out with the platy fry :)

**AquaBANG** · 02-07-2008, 03:15 AM

my platy mom is also not very active as before. I am sure she has done with poppng out her fry. she is still in isolation. Is this ok. Will she be alright? Because with the guppy, I lost my guppy mom after she had her fry. I dont want that to happen with my platy. She is over 2 inches and I have been having her from over a year and half.

**jbeining75** · 02-07-2008, 03:59 AM

just use your hand like a mortar and pestle crushing theflake food very tiny in your palm with your thumb.......

**AquaBANG** · 02-08-2008, 04:18 AM

Will be out of town for the next 3 days and hence moved the platy fry to my aunt's place who is going to be caring for them in my absence. I miss them so much.