I have had these for awhile and still cannot find a reference to what they really are. They came from a batch of feeder guppies and I kept them originally thinking they were older, healthier, larger, female guppies with huge gravid spots. Well, as they grew, turns out they are NOT guppies but still resemble guppies. What I took for a gravid spot in the smaller fish is actually on the body rather than at the back of the fish and is half clear and half black. These fish are about twice the size of a large female guppy and the largest is close to the size of a medium to large molly. There appears to be spots or irridence that the light catches.
Even more interesting. Even though they are obvious female live bearers, male live bearers of all verieties leave them alone. Guppies, mollies, platties, swords, even a mosquito fish ignored them.
Here's an attempt at a pic:
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/ibewhoever/album/576460762403351798/photo/294928804408428494/0
2007-06-01 02:39:43 · 9 answers · asked by ibewhoever@yahoo.com 4 in Pets ➔ Fish
In response to Mant. The pic was taken as a frame by frame off a video. Not a flash. I've found that's about the best shots I can get, it is less likely to startle the fish. Perhaps you'd prefer the video itself? It's hard to photograph fish at all but I thought I'd try to get something on here as a visual to go with my description.
2007-06-01 02:58:21 · update #1
It's hard to say for sure without a picture that shows the face and the top of the fish, but I would say it may be an Ameca splendens or one of several Illyodon species. If you would like to email me your video or additional stills you can send them to magicman116@yahoo.com
ADDITION: After seeing your video, I'm still not sure what your fish may be. Since they are females that makes identifiction very difficult. I'm going to suggest you try asking at http://www.goodeids.com/ and http://livebearers.org/ You will certainly get an identification from one of those two sources. Best of luck with your search!
MM
2007-06-01 03:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thats definitely from the guppy family. TRy researching guppies more and the different breeds. The body shape is identical to a guppy. Just larger.
2007-06-01 16:13:02 · answer #2 · answered by Li'l Devil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, I'm up with the female sword or some branch of the now highly genetically prostituted platy family. Most times those fish are surprisingly sturdy and live a long life.
2007-06-01 10:56:07 · answer #3 · answered by Stew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would attempt a few more photos and contact the American Livebearer Association at www.livebearers.org . They are an excellent group and should be able to correctly identify your fish.
2007-06-01 09:56:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No idea.
But here's a tip:
When taking a photo of your fish, use a pane of glass behind the fish so that you can get the right depth of field, focus manually if poss, and NO flash...
2007-06-01 09:49:50 · answer #5 · answered by mant 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be a guppy/molly hybrid...the two can interbreed.
2007-06-01 20:06:28 · answer #6 · answered by Carson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its just a huge female fancy guppy/AKAfeeder guppy that may be pregnant
2007-06-01 14:48:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Albino female sword...
2007-06-01 09:42:48 · answer #8 · answered by Mac 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think maybe it the same as (getsevera) said maybe.
2007-06-01 09:48:57 · answer #9 · answered by KANDY 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋