Penjosthelifeaquatic Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 If I where to keep more than one species of livebearer in a tank, which species would be at risk of interbreeding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookies Aquatics Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Mollies, platies, and guppies will not crossbreed, but I think it will be okay to add other livebearers. If they crossbreed, the hybrids will be sterile and the ones with defects will be swallowed by the parents. There is nothing wrong with this, it is just making sure that the gene will not spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TifNee837 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Platies and Swordtails will readily cross, endlers and guppies will readily cross, mollies and guppies is very very rare and not likely to happen. I have all of the above, plus another (Heterandria Formosa) in my community tank 😊 But if you don't want the crosses, then a "species only tank(s)" would be your best bet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penjosthelifeaquatic Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 thanks guys, I was thinking platies and endlers, I doubt there will be any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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