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Platy birth

23 16:34:31

Question
I have a few platys, I'm pretty sure at least are female. I was wondering if there was a way I could set my tank up to allow them to give birth without have to use a breeders net. I understand the importance of a net, but I want the tank to be safe for her and the fry if in case I get another surprise birth as I did with my molly this morning. I also think one of the platys gave since there are orange fry to. My Platys are Sunset platys. I appreciate your time. I'm a new fish grandma. I've never had female and male fish at the same time.
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Kelly Ann

Answer
I don't think there is much of a way to have babies without using the breeders net because the adults will just eat them. You can get little guppy breeders and put them in these.

Otherwise I'm certain that the platy parents will eat their babies. You can try removing the babies and putting them somewhere else so the other fish don't have access to them.