Are swordtail fish mollies?

Are swordtail fish community fish?

Yes, swordtail fish are community fish. Like most livebearers, swordtail fish also prefer good company, which makes them a community fish. Swordtails are one of the best community fish species. They get along with a wide variety of other fish species and are comfortable in most environments.

Do swordtail fish kill each other?

There are cases when swordtail fish will kill each other. An alpha-male that has decided to express dominance to other sub-male can be a real pain in the back. He will relentlessly chase the other sub-male any time even in the wrong direction.

Is platy related to swordtail?

Edit: Platy and swordtail are closely related, as are mollies and guppies. Here’s a blog you might find interesting. I only plan on getting one. Will it get lonely?

Are there different types of swordtails?

There are many variations of Green Swordtails, each with slightly different coloration. Male fish have the characteristic long, pointed caudal fin of all Swordtails. Although these fish can live peacefully in a community, males tend to be territorial and fights can break out if there are too many in the tank.

What kind of fish is a platy related to?

They belong to the Poeciliidae family and are closely related to other common fish like the platy and guppy. Like others in the Poeciliidae family, these fish are prolific livebearers who are more than willing to spawn in captivity (more on that later).

Are swordtails and platies the same?

Biologically, platies and swordtails both belong to the genus Xiphophorus of the subfamily Poeciliinae of the family Poeciliidae (the same family that includes other popular aquarium fish like the guppies and mollies). Within the Xiphophorus genus, there are 26 separate species, more or less.

What are the different types of swordtails?

Originating from Asia, the Swordtail has been bred in captivity for countless generations. There are many varieties widely available to the aquarium community, including Neon, Pineapple, Painted, Marigold Wag, Red Wag and Hi Fin Lyretail. Some websites and pet stores offer “specialty” varieties that are not found anywhere else.

What are the internal issues of a swordtail?

Although their external appearances many be very distinctive, they may also have internal issues with limited immune function and longevity. Swordtails are named for the male’s elongated ventral aspect of their tail fin, creating a “sword”-like appearance.

What are the different types of platies?

Platies comes in many different color varieties including the salt and pepper, the red wag tail and the tuxedo. There is even a variety called the Mickey Mouse. They can be a very active tropical fish if given good water conditions.

Are there any platy and swordtail hybrids?

Hybridizations are reported between it and the swordtail and southern platy, and also with other species, including the Monterrey platy (X. couchianus) and swordtail platy (X. xiphidium). (See the “Swordtail Hybrids” sidebar for specific swordtail hybrids.) Platy or Swordtail?

How to tell if a platy is a swordtail?

Take a close look at any platies or swordtails you may have in your tanks or those that you see in aquatic shops. Some platies appear more elongated than they should be. Indeed, some may even look a little like swordless swordtails. Conversely, some swordtails may look somewhat shorter than they should.

What is a platy without a sword called?

The same goes for the spiketail or swordtail platy (X. xiphidium) from the same river system and for Anderson’s platy (X. andersi). Conversely, there are swordtail species that don’t bear a sword or have a very short one.

Are swordtails easy to breed?

Swordtails are available in many color varieties. Swordtails are livebearers like Guppies, Mollies, and Platies. Swordtails are easy to breed, though not quite as easy as Mollies. Click here for more about breeding Mollies and raising the babies. Here is a male Sword Tail just like the Sword Tails for sale at our online Tropical Fish store.

Are there any platy species that can hybridize?

A similar situation applies to the sunset or variatus platy. Hybridizations are reported between it and the swordtail and southern platy, and also with other species, including the Monterrey platy (X. couchianus) and swordtail platy (X. xiphidium). (See the “Swordtail Hybrids” sidebar for specific swordtail hybrids.)

What kind of fish can be mistaken for a swordtail?

This platy type can sometime be mistaken for a swordtail. The Rainbow Pintail Platy has a beautiful color scheme that includes black, green, blue and gold colors with gold-black dorsal and caudal fins. This platy variety is omnivorous, enjoys the company of peaceful fish that aren’t fin nippers.

What is the fin of a platyfish called?

The fin of platyfish is a significant identifier of sex. The male anal fin balance, which is long and meager fit as a fiddle, is called ‘Gonopodium.’

How easy is it to breed platy fish?

Breeding: Breeding Platy’s is said to be exceptionally easy, because the caretaker of the fish has to do nothing to start it, and usually can do nothing to prevent it.

What does a swordtail fish look like?

When you first look at a swordtail fish, the first striking feature is the caudal fin. The elongated lower lobe design around their tail mimics the appearance of a sword and hence the name. However, this typical sword-like structure is only visible in males, making the sexual dimorphism a lot easier to understand.

Can hifin platy fish live with fin nippers?

Hifin platy fish have an elongated dorsal fin that makes them stand out from the rest of the platy varieties. In terms of colors, hifin platies display great variety and different patterns. Because of the long fins, placing Hifin Platy Fish in the same aquarium with fin-nippers is out of the question.

What is the size of a southern platyfish?

The southern platyfish grows to a maximum overall length of 6.0 centimetres (2.4 in). Sexual dimorphism is slight, the male’s caudal fin being more pointed. The anal fin of the male fish has evolved into a gonopodium, a stick-shaped organ used for reproduction. The female southern platyfish’s anal fin is fan shaped.

What color is the sword in a fish?

The “sword” portion around the tails in males is composed of yellow color with black edges around. However, the diverse breeding culture in pet aquariums across the world has diversified their color variants. So, olive green, but you can also find red, orange, and even black variants.

How can I tell if my swordtail is male or female?

Male Swordtails develop swords as they mature but females do not develop swords on their fins. This makes it very easy to tell a mature male Swordtail from a mature female. Click here to go to another page in this website with more information about Pet Fish Talk. Shown above, a baby Swordtail swimming among some pieces of Java Moss plant.