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	What is the prettiest livebearer ever?
wonder woman Fish Addict Posts: 545 Kudos: 279 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2003	My vote is for "rainbow" platies- the ones who have black tails that fade into red, which fades into an irridescent area of blue/green. Actually, any livebearer that's highly irridescent (like a hologram) is gorgeous.
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Fergus Mor McErc Hobbyist Posts: 112 Kudos: 401 Votes: 24 Registered: 10-Aug-2003	I think guppies may have the most colors but platy's wear theirs better. O Tempora O Mores
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Dude123 Hobbyist Posts: 75 Kudos: 22 Votes: 0 Registered: 04-Oct-2003	Endlers!!!!!
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Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	Platies. they are asily the prettiest. I am personally fold of the more unusual colours, like my cram mickey mouse girl with the orange dorsal fin, or my 'appy' male .... he has spotty fry now! For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
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wonder woman Fish Addict Posts: 545 Kudos: 279 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2003	Yes, unfortunately, you have to be a premium member. And "lfs" means (your) "local fish store".
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bigmart007 Enthusiast Posts: 203 Kudos: 432 Votes: 1 Registered: 07-Dec-2003	Fancy guppies baby!
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nickman713 Enthusiast Posts: 187 Registered: 31-Dec-2003	also, how do you get the picture labeled with your name. The picture posted over here <-------------Do you need to be a preium member?
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nickman713 Enthusiast Posts: 187 Registered: 31-Dec-2003	This might might be a stupid question, what are Ifs?
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wonder woman Fish Addict Posts: 545 Kudos: 279 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2003	nickman713- You can mix any coloration of platy with another, with no ill effects. You will get all kind of colorations. But if you want them to "breed true" to what the parents are, keep two of the same coloration isolated together (without any other platies around) for at least a year. Platies, like all livebearers, can store sperm for up to about 6 months. I got my rainbow platies at Petco. They're a pretty commonly stocked item, so check out your local Petco. But also, if you have a good lfs, they might be able to acquire them for you. Good luck!
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danroach Hobbyist Posts: 101 Kudos: 75 Votes: 0 Registered: 01-Sep-2003	A lot of livebearers are pretty - my personal faves are sailfin mollies and red wagtail platies!
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Mr Fish Addict Posts: 573 Kudos: 304 Votes: 0 Registered: 17-Jul-2003	Brightly coloured fish like guppies or neon swords are really nice.
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Azianiboi343 Hobbyist Posts: 84 Kudos: 52 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Dec-2003	Platies, Swordtails, and Guppies are cool!
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Alkyne Mega Fish Posts: 1053 Kudos: 2064 Votes: 23 Registered: 29-Apr-2003	I personally am partial to Endler's.
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coolwater Enthusiast Posts: 199 Kudos: 337 Votes: 1 Registered: 12-Dec-2003	I would go with Pineapple Swords. Bright colors.
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N e m o Enthusiast Posts: 280 Kudos: 553 Votes: 11 Registered: 13-Dec-2003	I also think guppy are the prettiest livebearer. Yes, you can mix reg. platy with rainbow platy. They are both pretty much the same fish only different colors. If you ask your fish/pet store they can probably have some shipped in for you. -Nemo
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Sin in Style Mega Fish Posts: 1323 Kudos: 1119 Votes: 165 Registered: 03-Dec-2003	look at some breeded guppies they look much better then store bought, tend to be hardier too. guppies are my vote.
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betahex Fish Addict Posts: 864 Kudos: 352 Votes: 0 Registered: 11-Jul-2001	my vote goes to Guppies. i love all the different color combinations they come in.
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Mr Fish Addict Posts: 573 Kudos: 304 Votes: 0 Registered: 17-Jul-2003	I think the guppy is also pretty nice.
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nickman713 Enthusiast Posts: 187 Registered: 31-Dec-2003	I believe platy are pretty cool. quick question- If i have regular platy, can i mix them with the rainbow platy? Where would you find rainbow platy, every pet store i have been to doesnt have them.
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nickman713 Enthusiast Posts: 187 Registered: 31-Dec-2003	We all found out what the uglies livebearer is( i believe guppies). Lets find the coolest now.]
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