Sunset Platy question

maire · 01-25-2005, 02:10 PM

We just added a pair of sunset platy to my sons tank. The male seems to be quite outgoing and nothing bothers him...the female seems to be in the rocks or plants always...seldom out where you can see her.

The only other fish in it are 6 neons and a trio of lemon guppy. The water in the tank is ok and this tank has been in use for six years now.

I added meds as preventative when I put the new fish in and followed newcomer procedures.

Can this shyness be a normal trait for her or is this still something I should be concerned with?

swimmers · 01-25-2005, 02:35 PM

She may be hiding due to the males aggression. It's better to have at least 2 if not 3 females per male so the agression/mating is spread out some. She could be trying to adjust to the new surroundings & tank mates also. I've had a few that were shy - especially at first. Will she come out at feeding time to eat?

maire · 01-25-2005, 02:40 PM

Yes she does...since yesterday. On Sunday when we got her she did not.

The male seems to be ignoring her mostly. The only thing that did pick on her was a micky mouse platy female which we moved. (that mmp-f picked on anything smaller than herself i learned)

I will pick up a couple more females and see if that helps.

Thanks.

swimmers · 01-26-2005, 10:47 AM

Sounds good Maire. I have had a female or two like that also, no one was safe around her, not even the males. I like the sunsets, they are very pretty. I have a few babies from mine. On one it seems the colors blended & she's sort of a peach color w/ black tail. Have fun & good luck!

Fish n chips · 01-27-2005, 12:48 PM

Yes with Livebearers the rule is 1 male to every 2 females this will help I bet you

Lydia · 02-11-2005, 10:06 AM

yah, you probably want 2-3 females per male

Lexus · 02-11-2005, 12:08 PM

With my coral platies I have 2 males and 5 females...

**fish_doc** · 02-11-2005, 02:32 PM

Also if they are new additions sometimes the fish just need time to recover from the tank changes and trips. Give her a few days and maybe the SUNset WILL COME OUT TOMORROW. BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR THAT TOMORROW. Sorry I get sidetracked from time to time. Anyway If she does not come out see if you can get a good look at her and make sure she is eating. As long as she is in good health I would not worry.

01-25-2005, 02:10 PM	#1
maire Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10	Sunset Platy question We just added a pair of sunset platy to my sons tank. The male seems to be quite outgoing and nothing bothers him...the female seems to be in the rocks or plants always...seldom out where you can see her. The only other fish in it are 6 neons and a trio of lemon guppy. The water in the tank is ok and this tank has been in use for six years now. I added meds as preventative when I put the new fish in and followed newcomer procedures. Can this shyness be a normal trait for her or is this still something I should be concerned with?

01-25-2005, 02:35 PM	#2
swimmers Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 120	Re: Sunset Platy question She may be hiding due to the males aggression. It's better to have at least 2 if not 3 females per male so the agression/mating is spread out some. She could be trying to adjust to the new surroundings & tank mates also. I've had a few that were shy - especially at first. Will she come out at feeding time to eat?

01-25-2005, 02:40 PM	#3
maire Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10	Re: Sunset Platy question Yes she does...since yesterday. On Sunday when we got her she did not. The male seems to be ignoring her mostly. The only thing that did pick on her was a micky mouse platy female which we moved. (that mmp-f picked on anything smaller than herself i learned) I will pick up a couple more females and see if that helps. Thanks.

01-26-2005, 10:47 AM	#4
swimmers Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 120	Re: Sunset Platy question Sounds good Maire. I have had a female or two like that also, no one was safe around her, not even the males. I like the sunsets, they are very pretty. I have a few babies from mine. On one it seems the colors blended & she's sort of a peach color w/ black tail. Have fun & good luck!

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Fish n chips Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 120	Yes with Livebearers the rule is 1 male to every 2 females this will help I bet you __________________ Tank 1-community Tank 2- fry Tank 3-goldfish Tank 4- plastic fish I WAS FISH R FUN NOW IM FISH N CHIPS!

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02-11-2005, 10:06 AM	#6
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,907	Re: Sunset Platy question yah, you probably want 2-3 females per male

02-11-2005, 12:08 PM	#7
Lexus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 2,402	Re: Sunset Platy question With my coral platies I have 2 males and 5 females... __________________ 55 Gallon 2 Blood Parrots 2 Angelfish 1 Fantail Goldfish 46 Gallon 1 Albino Bristlenose 2 Angelfish 4 African Dwarf Frogs 4 Black Skirt Tetras 6 Zebra Danios 8 Tiger Barbs 11 Assorted Corys 29 Gallon 8 Daffodil Cichlids & fry 1 Electric Blue Crayfish 10 Gallon 1 Betta 15 Neon Tetras

02-11-2005, 02:32 PM	#8
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,825	Re: Sunset Platy question Also if they are new additions sometimes the fish just need time to recover from the tank changes and trips. Give her a few days and maybe the SUNset WILL COME OUT TOMORROW. BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR THAT TOMORROW. Sorry I get sidetracked from time to time. Anyway If she does not come out see if you can get a good look at her and make sure she is eating. As long as she is in good health I would not worry. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

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