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Slats May 14th 04 03:31 PM

Difference between Mollies and Platys
 
Hey All,

How can you tell between a female molly and platy? They kinda look the same
to me (on website pictures).

Reason i am asking is that i suspect i was sold a platy instead of a molly
:(

I will try and get a photo up here to help ID it.

Thanks.

Slats




Slats May 15th 04 06:02 AM

Difference between Mollies and Platys
 
Anyone? Please?

Slats


"Slats" wrote in message
...
Hey All,

How can you tell between a female molly and platy? They kinda look the

same
to me (on website pictures).

Reason i am asking is that i suspect i was sold a platy instead of a molly
:(

I will try and get a photo up here to help ID it.

Thanks.

Slats






Sue May 15th 04 11:35 AM

Difference between Mollies and Platys
 
Mollies are wider across the mouth than platys, their scalation is different
and they have diferent body proportions. The dorsal fin has a longer base.
I know, no use if you don't have another to compare ;o(
What colour is she?


"Slats" wrote in message
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Anyone? Please?


"Slats" wrote in message
...
Hey All,

How can you tell between a female molly and platy? They kinda look the




Slats May 15th 04 04:29 PM

Difference between Mollies and Platys
 
Hi Sue,

She is darkish yellow, here is a photo I just managed to take of her.
http://members.optusnet.com.au/slater2/molly1.jpg
http://members.optusnet.com.au/slater2/molly2.jpg

Thanks for your help :)

Slats


"Sue" wrote in message
...
Mollies are wider across the mouth than platys, their scalation is

different
and they have diferent body proportions. The dorsal fin has a longer base.
I know, no use if you don't have another to compare ;o(
What colour is she?


"Slats" wrote in message
...
Anyone? Please?


"Slats" wrote in message
...
Hey All,

How can you tell between a female molly and platy? They kinda look the






NetMax May 15th 04 07:40 PM

Difference between Mollies and Platys
 
I'd say Molly, probably just from the longer dorsal fin.
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www.NetMax.tk

"Slats" wrote in message
u...
Hi Sue,

She is darkish yellow, here is a photo I just managed to take of her.
http://members.optusnet.com.au/slater2/molly1.jpg
http://members.optusnet.com.au/slater2/molly2.jpg

Thanks for your help :)

Slats


"Sue" wrote in message
...
Mollies are wider across the mouth than platys, their scalation is

different
and they have diferent body proportions. The dorsal fin has a longer

base.
I know, no use if you don't have another to compare ;o(
What colour is she?


"Slats" wrote in message
...
Anyone? Please?


"Slats" wrote in message
...
Hey All,

How can you tell between a female molly and platy? They kinda

look the







Sue May 15th 04 08:07 PM

Difference between Mollies and Platys
 

"NetMax" wrote in message;



I'd say Molly, probably just from the longer dorsal fin.


I agree. That colour is a bit of a giveaway too.



Slats May 16th 04 04:03 AM

Difference between Mollies and Platys
 
Thanks guys :)

Slats


"Sue" wrote in message
...

"NetMax" wrote in message;



I'd say Molly, probably just from the longer dorsal fin.


I agree. That colour is a bit of a giveaway too.






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