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Do Platies & Swordtails crossbreed?.

Thanks alot in advance.



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Yes, they can and will crossbreed. Livebearers aren't picky when it comes to breeding. I think it's actually pretty common for it to happen.

Do Swordtails crossbreed with Mollies as well?.

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I don't think so, but I have heard that Mollies and Platies will breed with each other. I don't know if it's true or not though, but I might put some in my 55 and if they do I'll let you know.

That's what i heared as well & that's why i'm asking here these questions. It's my first time with livebearers & i want to keep the colours of the fish. So i don't want any crossbreeding & things like that.

At the moment i have Swordtails & Mollies together. Maybe i add some Guppy's as well, but i'm not sure.

I think that i'll keep the Platies on their own or maybe with the Guppy's.

What do you think truestar?.



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I myself haven't had livebearers before either. I'm getting some soon so I've been reading about them lately. I think it would be okay to have swordtails, mollies, and guppies together as long as the tank is big enough and you can deal with the fry. From what I've found it seems that platies and swordtails can crossbreed, as well as endlers and guppies, so keep them separated and you shouldn't get any crossbreeding.
I don't know, but to me it seems that if you have opposite genders of each species they would probably not crossbreed as much. Just a thought though, don't know if it's true or not.

Thanks alot truestar, for your help.

I will keep you updated with any news.




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Guppies and mollies can breed, but the offspring are usually infertile. Platies and swordtails can breed. Platies and swordtails cannot breed with mollies. They are different families.

Thanks alot Carissa.

I will be keeping the Platies with the Guppys & right now, i have the Swordtails with the Mollies.

I think this is the best way to keep them & don't have any unwanted offsprings.


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Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970.
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