What is my fish?

[Blue41]

Hi,

I was sold this fish as a Platy, when I got home however I realised it looks different in shape and size to all my other 5 platys?

Thanks.

 

[Amaunet]

It looks like one to me. I know some different breeds can have different looks. Are your other the same breed as this one?

 

[Dallascowboys16]

Hi,

I was sold this fish as a Platy, when I got home however I realised it looks different in shape and size to all my other 5 platys? View attachment 321807

Thanks.

That appears to be a variatus platy which is a variant of the standard platy. They tend to have differences in scaling pattens and are known to be a little more tolerant of cold water however for all intents and purposes, they are the same fish as a standard platy.

 

[Blue41]

Ah this makes sense, many thanks [emoji846]

 

[Blue41]

These are my other platys.. [emoji846]
Lava

Rosie

Bubbles

Peanut

 

[Blue41]

These are my other platys.. [emoji846]
Lava
View attachment 321813
Rosie
View attachment 321814
Bubbles
View attachment 321815
Peanut

& Rainbow

 

[Dallascowboys16]

These are my other platys.. [emoji846]
Lava
View attachment 321813
Rosie
View attachment 321814
Bubbles
View attachment 321815
Peanut

Once upon a time, platys were one of the fish that first got me into the hobby. Even though they are common, they are beautiful and fun. Yours look great. Makes me want to setup a tank for some Platys again.