I have finally decided that I want to get a Platy for my tank! I breed guppies, and I have 7 adults, 14 babies, and 1 algae eater in a 20 gallon tank. My tank is SO boring with just guppies swimming around in it, so I decided to get a Platy. My question is, should I get one, or two? Please answer!
2007-08-28 16:03:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
One Platy will survive on it's own but they like to be kept in groups. You should definitely get 2 of them. I suggest 2 females unless you want to breed them.
2007-08-28 17:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by Dustinius 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Platies are fun. :) One or two... that depends on whether you want them to breed or not! Well, you could get two males. The females are pretty much guaranteed pre-hit. Actually, if you decide to get two, you really should get two of the same gender. If you're going to mix genders, it's safest to get more and go with 2-3 females for every male, same as your guppies.
2007-08-28 23:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by ceci9293 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get two because the Platys and the guppies will avoid each other
2007-08-28 23:14:46 · answer #3 · answered by ballmonkeyhockey 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With Livebearers it's better to get trios(one male,two females)to avoid the male constantly pestering a lone female(it's a good idea with Guppies too).
2007-08-28 23:30:14 · answer #4 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Two would be better than one. Also, you could even breed platies,
2007-08-28 23:13:11 · answer #5 · answered by Chris 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋