Why did my platy die suddenly?

Why did my platy die suddenly?

Platies mostly die due to the fluctuations in water conditions, sudden changes in temperature or inappropriate filtration system. Using untreated tap water can also cause your Platies to die as it contains chlorine and chloramines.

Why is my platy losing color?

Most commonly, platy fish turn white due to genetic factors that lead their colors to fade as they grow. However, platies may also become white due to fungal infections, Ich disease, poor water quality, and a stressful environment. In these cases, the fish will appear both lethargic and whitish.

What does ick look like on platy fish?

If your platy fish have contracted ich disease, they’ll usually display the following symptoms: White, salt grain-like spots appear on the body of your platies; Your platies will experience breathing difficulties; You’ll notice them rubbing themselves against hard surfaces in your aquarium.

What should I do if my Platys is dying?

Introduce a couple of cheap goldfish and feed lightly, this will help seed the tank ready for the tropical fish. Turning the heater on on a low setting and increasing slowly will allow the goldfish to get used to the warming water and they will live quite happily with the tropicals when you introduce them (You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Why did it take so long to buy platy fish?

We then carefully prepared our tank before purchasing our fish. It took a couple of months to get the water levels right, mainly due to “new gravel syndrome”, but once the conditions were okay, it was time to welcome some fish friends to their new home.

Why are my black and white platys dying?

A week later with no problems I then added a black and a white platy. Again the water was fine (I also test the water myself every 2-3 days and no problems). A week went by and no problems, all were swimming, eating and living happily. Suddenly the black one died with no signs of disease and no problems in the water.

Why is sunny the platy having a problem?

Platys have a reputation for being amiable fish, that get along with each other. Only when you introduce two males to a tank, would you normally see any sort of aggression. I pored over expert advice, and I think the problem was caused by mixing varieties. It turned out that Sunny was a Marigold Platy.

We then carefully prepared our tank before purchasing our fish. It took a couple of months to get the water levels right, mainly due to “new gravel syndrome”, but once the conditions were okay, it was time to welcome some fish friends to their new home.

Why are my platies dying in my tank?

There are a number of contagious fish diseases like Fish Ick, Fish Mouth Rot etc. that spread quickly and can kill the fish if not treated at the right time. If you bring a diseased fish in your aquarium, it can spread the bacteria to other fish in the tank and cause a lot of mayhem in the community.

Where do platies go when they are sick?

It is not that difficult to point out sick and dying platies. Platies are peaceful tropical fish and normally stay near the middle and top of the aquarium. This is why any kind of change in their behavior would be really easy to notice.

Platys have a reputation for being amiable fish, that get along with each other. Only when you introduce two males to a tank, would you normally see any sort of aggression. I pored over expert advice, and I think the problem was caused by mixing varieties. It turned out that Sunny was a Marigold Platy.

What do fish look like when they are dying?

Look at the eye as a whole. If they’re sunken, your fish is dead or near death. Look for cloudy pupils, which is also a sign of death in most aquarium fish. If your fish is a pufferfish, walleye, rabbit fish, or scorpionfish, occasional eye cloudiness might actually be normal.

How often should I feed my platys?

Once a day
How often should platys be fed? Once a day is fine for adults, whereas two to three small meals a day is preferred for growing juveniles. If you notice long strings of poop constantly dangling from your platies, you may be overfeeding your fish so consider decreasing their portion size.