russ757

Hi sorry for using so much of your time but what are the optimum breeding conditions for swordtails? Also i have heard that they can cross with platies is that true?

heartsongsinger

I don't know the breeding conditions. I can answer your second question. Yes it is possible that's why colors in the two species are so similar. The offspring are mostly sterile. Mollies and guppies can also crossbreed.

russ757

Thabks for answering one of my questions but does anyone know the conditions for breeding

russ757

Important! Will male platys fight with male swordyails for female swords

Butterfly

A good ratio for live bearers is 1 male/two females. So providing 2 females for each male will keep them pretty well peaceful.
Temps of about 78-80F, good food and clean water are important in breeding live bearers. They will carry their babies for 28-30days and can have 3-4 batches of babies from one mating because the females store sperm.
Carol

heartsongsinger

Probably not crossbreeding usually only occurs when there are no females of the other species