Cross breeding - Aquarium Advice

Heiko · 07-23-2005, 05:39 PM

Just out of interest. Can (or do) swordtails breed with platies for example?

Just bein curious, any replies would be gr8

Toirtis · 07-23-2005, 05:54 PM

It is possible, but uncommon.....I can't imagine why someone would want to, though.

Rach101 · 07-23-2005, 06:05 PM

I have a platy, swordtail hybrid, he is deformed and sterile.. but a lovely fish all the same.

Puriti · 07-23-2005, 06:54 PM

That's kinda funky...

07-24-2005, 03:43 PM

That is pretty weird, though I have a male velvet red swordtail that has been getting busy with my female black molly. Funny thing is, the molly is pregnant, but I don't know by what fish, seeing as all the males have gotten to her

Puriti · 07-24-2005, 04:06 PM

Well those'll be some funky babies then Beave

jrp1588 · 07-24-2005, 04:21 PM

What'll be funky about them, the fish are pretty much shaped the same. If they are cross breeds, I may take a few, I think it'd be cool.

jrp1588 · 07-24-2005, 04:21 PM

Rack101, do you have a picture of this hybrid?

Rach101 · 07-24-2005, 04:25 PM

No i dont, and its not a very attractive side effect neither, he dosnt look the same HIS BODY IS DEFORMED. I dont think that you should cross breed fish to make them have defects that may make their lives half as short, and give them medical problems. Just my two cents.

jrp1588 · 07-24-2005, 05:07 PM

I've seen a couple of cross breed livebearers online that looked very nice. I think it's just the luck of the genetic draw.

07-23-2005, 05:39 PM	#1
Heiko Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2005 Location: IOM UK Posts: 168	Cross breeding Just out of interest. Can (or do) swordtails breed with platies for example? Just bein curious, any replies would be gr8 __________________ Fish keeping isnt just a hobby, its THE hobby! lol (so cheesy)

07-23-2005, 05:54 PM	#2
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	It is possible, but uncommon.....I can't imagine why someone would want to, though. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

07-23-2005, 06:05 PM	#3
Rach101 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Carolina/bed Posts: 1,017	I have a platy, swordtail hybrid, he is deformed and sterile.. but a lovely fish all the same. __________________ We are far to young and clever

07-24-2005, 04:25 PM	#9
Rach101 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Carolina/bed Posts: 1,017	No i dont, and its not a very attractive side effect neither, he dosnt look the same HIS BODY IS DEFORMED. I dont think that you should cross breed fish to make them have defects that may make their lives half as short, and give them medical problems. Just my two cents. __________________ We are far to young and clever

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07-23-2005, 06:54 PM	#4
Puriti Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,596	That's kinda funky...

07-24-2005, 03:43 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	That is pretty weird, though I have a male velvet red swordtail that has been getting busy with my female black molly. Funny thing is, the molly is pregnant, but I don't know by what fish, seeing as all the males have gotten to her

07-24-2005, 04:06 PM	#6
Puriti Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,596	Well those'll be some funky babies then Beave

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