Will platys and swordtail mate

[Karay]

I have both swordtails (pineapple I believe) and coral blue high finned platys. I would like to place them together in a community tank but am concerned they'll cross breed. Is this something to worry about?

 

[BBradbury]

Hybrids

I have both swordtails (pineapple I believe) and coral blue high finned platys. I would like to place them together in a community tank but am concerned they'll cross breed. Is this something to worry about?

Hello Kar...

From what I've read, yes. You can have a cross between a Swordtail and a Platy, they're closely related. I'm not speaking from experience, but my research says that most hybrids are sterile. But, if you follow a sound tank maintenance routine, then these fish should be as healthy as any other.

B

 

[Karay]

I should've mentioned cross breeding is something I want to avoid. I'll do some tank rearranging

 

[freshwaterashley]

Hello Kar...

From what I've read, yes. You can have a cross between a Swordtail and a Platy, they're closely related. I'm not speaking from experience, but my research says that most hybrids are sterile. But, if you follow a sound tank maintenance routine, then these fish should be as healthy as any other.

B

Agreed. Yes they can mate.. the offspring will most likely be sterile. Not proven though.

 

[myhobs]

you dont need to worry about cross breeding of platies and swordtails, they will grow normal, I have some of that and it looks like a platy with a short sword..
.
Cross breeding of mollies and guppies is more to have concern, because they will grow infertile..