I just got a 10 gallon fish tank and have 2 mollys 4 platies and some other fish an was wanting to know about maintaning and breeding fish i am not sure what gender my platies are but i do know i have a male and female molly any info would help thanks
Keep the water quality up through regular water changes & routine tank maintenance, feed with quality food, and wait. Mollys & Platies are very easy to breed. They can spawn about once per month. Keep one male to 2-3 females.
You don't need the breeding nets. If anything, you might try some artificial plants that will lay over on the surface. The fry love to hang out that the top when young, and the coverage that these plants provide are excellent; plus they add a little green to your tank.
To breed any livebearer you must have 1 male to every three females to prevent the female of stress. The rest is very simple. The breeding platies are very easy, though mollies require little more attention.
Provide plenty of cover and hiding places and your frys will survive.
