Is my molly actually a platy?

[Mollyforever]

My male black molly started to change colors and i was wondering if he is actually a platy. Also he is in the tank with female black molly who is not getting pregnant.

Im moving the two fish to a newly cycled tank in a few days and will add two other female mollies from my LFS.

can anyone identify my fish?

 

[Attenbruh]

What's the Difference Between Platy and Molly Fish?

• However, platies tend to have bodies that are shorter and rounder in structure as compared to mollies that are longer and a tad bit sleeker in appearance.
• Mollies also tend to have a mouth that is facing upwards, as compared to the front-facing mouths of platies.

 

[Mollyforever]

What's the Difference Between Platy and Molly Fish?

• However, platies tend to have bodies that are shorter and rounder in structure as compared to mollies that are longer and a tad bit sleeker in appearance.
• Mollies also tend to have a mouth that is facing upwards, as compared to the front-facing mouths of platies.

So… he is a molly?..

 

[Attenbruh]

Well those are the things you must check to find out. Your pictures aren't clear enough to know sorry.

 

[Ichthys]

Yes it’s a Molly.

 

[Mollyforever]

Yes it’s a Molly.

Ahhh thank you i feel much better now haha

 

[itiwhetu]

It is to long in the body to be a Platy. It is a Molly

 

[Mollyforever]

It is to long in the body to be a Platy. It is a Molly

Thank you!! He was black when I got him but now he has gold tips on his tail, his face and head area is lighter, and has blue shade on his body haha

 

[itiwhetu]

Thank you!! He was black when I got him but now he has gold tips on his tail, his face and head area is lighter, and has blue shade on his body haha

It is cool how they change

 

[Obsessed with fish]

Do a 50% water changes 3 times and test the ammonia. If that does not help admire live plants as this can lower the ammonia.

 

[Obsessed with fish]

Do a 50% water changes 3 times and test the ammonia. If that does not help add more live plants if possible.

 

[emeraldking]

Definitely a molly. No doubts!

 

[Obsessed with fish]

Molly

 

[Mollyforever]

Yay!! I have a cool color molly! i am doing 50% water change everyday

 

[fishyfun&fans]

It’s a molly deffo I have a rare one he is Black with blue shiny speckles

he is kinda the alpha male in the pack followed by an orange sail fin and a black lyretail the rest are females of different variations hoping I’ll get some interesting fry eventually

However Im not breeding to sell and haven’t got them in breeder boxes or anything

all natural process and selection through hiding spots