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Platy Is Hiding

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So I just got 2 platies and 1 betta in a 10 gal tank. One platy is male and the other is female, I noticed that the female has been hiding behind shells/decor ever since I put her in the tank. I wonder if she is scared of the male what can I do?
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Platies are actually rather social fish, try getting another female. The male livebearer will also pester a female to death over breeding so it is recommended to either get all of one sex or a ratio of 1m:2f in any livebearer tanks. What are your plans for fry?
I actually didn't want any fry, I forgot to ask the person to get 2 of the same gender.
Do you think a betta + 3 platies would fit in a 10 gallon tank. I forgot to mention that I have one tiny snail, 2 amano shrimp and 5 (and counting) ghost shrimp
Do you think a betta + 3 platies would fit in a 10 gallon tank. I forgot to mention that I have one tiny snail, 2 amano shrimp and 5 (and counting) ghost shrimp
Because I might want to have baby platies because it would be kind of cool.
I actually have a spare 1.5 gallon tank that I was thinking I would keep the fry. I could then sell the fry (possibly).
The betta will eat some of the fry. You can also get some whisker shrimp, they will go after the babies as well.
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Where can I find these Whisker Shrimp?
I know, I'm planning to sell them quickly.
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