question about platy's and guppies???

Question

i have just bought a syamese fighting fish and 3 platy's (2 females + 1 male) i already had 1 male guppy 4 tetras and 2 bottom feeders. my male guppy hasnt seen anything female 4 about a month he is loving having the female platy's. can they interbreed??he seems really excited and starts like dancing when near to them and his middle fin sticks up when he is round them ???? what is happening is this them breeding ?? my male platy doesnt seem interested in the females?? everything is mixed up plz will you try and answer all my questions ?? thanx

Answer 1

Yes, guppies and platys can interbreed, but the resulting babies are often deformed and are almost always sterile.

The behavior and activity you are seeing is the guppies attempt to breed with the platys. They may or may not allow him to however. Te male platy will eventually act more interested, they just aren't as aggressive about breeding as male guppies.

MM

Answer 2

Ok I have only heard of Platy's and Mollies interbreeding so not sure if guppies and platy's can.

The middle fin sticking up is a sign that he may be interested in breeding as my male Molly does the same thing.

Your male platy might just be picky and not interested for now.