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Old 02-08-2007, 04:40 PM   #1
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I was able to save one platy fry a few days ago when they were born. Now I am just wondering if anyone knows how long it takes the fry to develop. I mean like get color and develop the gonopodium. Also, when will they get bigger. I would be very greatful for this info.
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They grow in spurts, if the fins are dark in color it will be easy to tell the sex by a month old or so, I've found. By 3 months they will have grown quite a bit, and the males start chasing the females around. By 6 to 7 months they should be mostly full grown & having little ones of their own.
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