Argggg... 6 platies, 1:1 ratio.

[spm2600]

Asked the PetSmart guy for 2 males, 4 females... He said ok, seemed to know what he was doing. I didn't confirm but when I got home I realize I now have 3 males and 3 females. Is this going to be a problem?

 

[Gish]

Watch them for a week. Exchange them if there's an issue. Petsmart has a 14 day return policy

Probably will be ok if your tank is at least 20 gallons with some hiding spits


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[spm2600]

Just utilized there 14 day return to bring back 2 of my 3 dwarf gourami so on that front it's cool. I'm just getting sick of going back and forth there because of misinformation and kids not paying attention. They are in a 36 gallon with plenty of hiding spots. I'll keep an eye out, thanks.

 

[BBradbury]

Your Platys

Asked the PetSmart guy for 2 males, 4 females... He said ok, seemed to know what he was doing. I didn't confirm but when I got home I realize I now have 3 males and 3 females. Is this going to be a problem?

Hello spm...

Heavily plant the surface of the tank with stems of Hornwort and Anacharis. Get as many individual stems in as you can. These will grow into a thick, lush jungle that will hide the females from the males. In the mean time, I wouldn't worry too much about this, a higher female to male ratio is recommended, but not critical to the health of the fish.

B

 

[spm2600]

Quick update, 1 male is being a bugger... I'll be going back to Petsmart tonight to swap with a female. Doesn't help that this male is giant compared to all the others. That should get me to 1:2 ratio. One of these fishes it's very hard to tell if it's female or male. Fin doesn't seem to flex all the way out, but it doesn't look like a male's junk. Maybe it will fan out once it grows or is less stressed.