2007-04-23 10:20:30 · 8 answers · asked by Susan H 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
you can cross breed these fish because they are really alike and people have done this and suceeded without deformed fry
2007-04-23 10:54:52 · update #1
The best answer is please don't even try. There is no reason to produce mostly deformed, sterile fish.
MM
2007-04-23 10:29:29 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally you just stick them together in the tank. Keep in mind the female can store up sperm for several births. So you may need to wait a month or 4. Also keep in mind cross breeding 2 different strains of swordtails, or platy can have very odd results. Of course as many platy, and swordtail strains are hybrids to some degree things get even more interesting.
2007-04-23 19:41:47 · answer #2 · answered by Sabersquirrel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all why would you want too? yes they can but The best answer is please don't even try. You will produce mostly deformed, sterile fish. These fish are called feeder fish. They are raised for the color so it will attract the big fish to feed on them. You will spend time for nothing.
Instead why dont your raise guppies.
2007-04-23 19:56:56 · answer #3 · answered by sportyconnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This keeps coming up, but no one seems to know where I can buy swordtailed platies. If it can be done, why can't I buy some swordtailed platies.
I'll tell you why, they are two different species and cannot interbreed....
2007-04-23 20:14:19 · answer #4 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feed them some live food
2007-04-27 07:08:52 · answer #5 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really inless, well i guess , u have money to take them 2 a vet where they can "force" them 2, u really cant make them.... let nature do its thing!!!!! lol
2007-04-23 17:29:03 · answer #6 · answered by Smokahontas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me know if you ever succeed?
2007-04-23 17:26:24 · answer #7 · answered by Lolipop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can that actually happen?!!! Please, let me know! ! ! !
2007-04-23 17:24:48 · answer #8 · answered by island 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋