How can you tell the difference between a male and female German RAM?

The Spot Under The Dorsal Fin Both males and females have a black mid-lateral blotch right below the dorsal fin. In males, this blotch is almost opaque black. In females, the blotch is topped by bright blue, iridescent spangles. You have to channel a bit of patience while looking for this difference.

How do I tell male and female platies apart?

Gender Differences Visually, it’s quite easy to tell male red wagtail platies from females by examining their anal fins (the lower fin behind the belly). If the anal fin is fan-shaped, your fish is a female. If it is long, flat, and pointed, your fish is a male.

Can platies crossbreed?

Guppies are from the Poeciliidae family, while platies are from the Xiphophorus. This means, guppies and platies can’t crossbreed, so no matter how hard you would like to have a guppy platy hybrid, it is impossible.

Can you keep just male platys?

I have kept all male platies together (as part of a peaceful community tank) and they do quite well. The only times I’ve seen aggression from them was when there was a female with them. As others have said, individual fish do have individual personalities. There is always that chance.

How many German blue rams can I keep together?

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How many blue rams should be kept together? A pair of rams can live in a 20-gallon community tank or in a 10-gallon breeding tank with no other fish. If you wish to keep two pairs of rams, increase the aquarium size to 40 gallons so that each set has enough territory.

How often do platys have babies?

Platy Biology This species is a livebearer, which means that the female gives birth to free-swimming young. The term of gestation is 28 days. When paired with a male in a community tank, this means your female platy can potentially give birth every four weeks.

How long do platies stay pregnant?

A Platy pregnancy can range anywhere between 25 to 45 days. However, most Platies tend to give birth around the 28-day mark.

Can 2 male platys get along?

Without a female, male Platies will get aggressive towards one another due to their high energy and urge to breed. It is possible to keep all male Platies in a single tank only if you have lots of plants and other aquarium décor to serve as hiding places for them. You should never keep them in a very small tank, too.

How many Platies should I keep together?

How many platies should be kept together? A group of three to six platies is a good starting point. As with most livebearers, the males constantly want to mate, so try to keep at least two females for every one male to give the girls a break.