Cross breeding

[Heiko]

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

Just bein curious, any replies would be gr8

 

[Toirtis]

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

 

[Rach101]

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

 

[Puriti]

That's kinda funky... 8O

 

[Guest]

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]

Well those'll be some funky babies then Beave

 

[jrp1588]

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]

Rack101, do you have a picture of this hybrid?

 

[Rach101]

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]

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.

 

[Rach101]

I will withhold any future comments on this thread, for it to remain family friendly.

 

[greenmaji]

I think the concern here is it is inhumane to try. and it is a valid argument. accidents do happen, but to do it on purpose is another story.

 

[Heiko]

im just being inquisitive. :? im not thinking bout doing it or nething.

 

[greenmaji]

I dont think your origanal quetion was in question.

 

[jrp1588]

:? sorry I said anything