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02-07-2011, 08:45 AM
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Guppies/Platies mating?
I have 2 tanks- one that is mostly Platies and another that has Danios with a few Guppies. The Danios are picking on the guppies (nipping fins, dominating the food, one dead) so I have decided to move my two male Guppies over to the all female Platy for their safety.
I know Swords and Platies can mix. Do I have to worry about these two species being able to breed? 
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02-07-2011, 09:53 AM
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Re: Guppies/Platies mating?
Even though they are both livebearers, they are 2 different species and it would be hard for them to cross. If they did, the fry would most likely either be deformed or sterile.
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02-07-2011, 02:52 PM
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Re: Guppies/Platies mating?
The reason why swordtails and platies can cross is because they are both in the genux Xiphophorus. Being in the same genus, they are able to cross breed. Guppies and platies cannot cross.
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