I'm trying to breed my black balloon Molly with my bright red swordtail and was wondering if anyone else has had success. I've heard of rare occasions where a sword and a Molly will breed but I've never heard of swords and balloons. Opinions anyone? Is it a good or bad idea? I know the balloon part is a deformity but hey deformed things need luvin too lol...plus those fat lil Buda bellies r so cute!

While I would be interested in hearing of success, I think this would be difficult. Additionally I doubt the fry would be capable of reproducing. Given that mollies can give birth 6 months (or more) from the last encounter with a male, I wouldn't be surprised if many "my molly has only been in a tank with a swordtail" cases are the result of that.

Ya I kinda gave up...I think my swordtail isn't much into chubbies lok. Oh well, maybe I'll try again soon with a different male