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#If you are setting up a new tank, get a filter, a heater and some stones. | #If you are setting up a new tank, get a filter, a heater and some stones. | ||
#Determine how many Platies you want or can fit in your tank without over crowding the tank. The general rule is {{convert|1|in|cm|adj=on|1}} of fish per gallon of tank water. Size your tank based on the ADULT size of the fish, not their CURRENT size. Platies get up to {{convert|2|in|cm|1}} long as adults. These fish also like to be kept in a group of 3 or more so your minimum tank size is 9 gallons. | #Determine how many Platies you want or can fit in your tank without over crowding the tank. The general rule is {{convert|1|in|cm|adj=on|1}} of fish per gallon of tank water. Size your tank based on the ADULT size of the fish, not their CURRENT size. Platies get up to {{convert|2|in|cm|1}} long as adults. These fish also like to be kept in a group of 3 or more so your minimum tank size is 9 gallons. | ||
| − | #Learn about the cycling process. You should do a [[Do | + | #Learn about the cycling process. You should do a [[Do a Fishless Cycle|fishless cycle]]. |
=== Getting Your Platies === | === Getting Your Platies === | ||
# Get suitable food and make sure that you don't put aggressive fish in with your platies. | # Get suitable food and make sure that you don't put aggressive fish in with your platies. | ||
