Amanda

I'm hoping to get some livebearers tomorrow for my 55; that way my angels can get a nutritious snack in the fry. But....will my parrots try to eat the livebearers? I need some answers quick since I'm hoping to get a few tomorrow. Thanks!!

Nick G

Depends what sort you get. They'll probably eat Guppies, but Platys, Swords, or Mollies would probably be Ok.

Amanda

I was thinking either platies or mollie.
Is there a way to tell the sex? Does anyone know if they are all in the same tank at Petsmart? I'm sending my mother, and she doesn't know anything about fish.

Nick G

You need to look at the Anal fin. The males is thin and pointed,wheras the females looks like a normal anal fin. They aren't difficult to sex so the people at the store SHOULD know the diiference.

Amanda

Haha. It's Petsmart.
I don't remember them ever being seperated by sex, so I'm hoping they're all together.
Knowing my luck, I'd get all one gender. Sheesh.

Nick G

They're usually all kept together. When I buy new female Platys I pick ones that are already pregnant.

Amanda

Thanks Nick!
Hopefully the salesperson can at least figure that much out.