[nanoguy]

So while in Houston LFS hoping a few weeks ago my wife and I came across this platy in a display tank. Unfortunately the store couldn't say when they might be getting more in with this coloration. Since then my wife had become infatuated with it and really would like some for her classroom tank.

I've been watching aqua bids and scouring both the Internet and LFSs across Houston. If you have or know any place to purchase platys that look like the one below I'd be eternally grateful.

I'd also be willing to pay well more than they are really worth if someone has some.

Thanks

 

[Betta132]

It looks almost like a female platy/swordtail hybrid.

 

[Nordic]

yup, I would also say some variatus... Those Dalmatian spots does make it look like a hybrid.
You put enough different swords and platies together and sooner or later you will have something like that.

my next hybrid attempt will be with a giant strain orange commet (two black tips on tail) female with a super red platy male.

 

[jeffkrol]

I'd also be willing to pay well more than they are really worth if someone has some.

Thanks

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Red Crystal Platy - Xiphophorus maculatus

http://www.thatpetplace.com/Xiphophorus-maculatus-platy-273749

The Redtail Crystal Platy has a white body with black speckles and a red tail. The pattern and amount of black varies between individuals.

 

[AquaAurora]

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Red Crystal Platy - Xiphophorus maculatus

Redtail Crystal Platy - Xiphophorus maculatus | thatpetplace.com

I'm typically not a platy(livebearer in general) fan but that last photo temps me to try them...

 

[Nordic]

A large school of them is awesome.
And they really do act like schooling fish... especially around meal times.

I am waiting for an orange tuxedo one to drop her little ones, she is really pretty, a metallic orange with black centre band. I have never seen a fish that pregnant. it looks like a rainbow fish.

 

[Betta132]

Hey, get both those types, breed 'em, and there you go! Nice variety, they'll all be pretty, and at least a few of them will be what you're looking for.

 

[nanoguy]

Thanks everyone. We made another trip to Houston today and found another LFS with some smally plats very similar to the one I originally posted. Going to grow them out and see how they turn out. They're pretty skittish hiding in the planted quarantine tank right now but I'll post some pics once they come around.

Thanks again.

 

[phreebsd]

Thanks everyone. We made another trip to Houston today and found another LFS with some smally plats very similar to the one I originally posted. Going to grow them out and see how they turn out. They're pretty skittish hiding in the planted quarantine tank right now but I'll post some pics once they come around.

Thanks again.

how did they turn out?