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Difference between Mollies and Platys



 
 
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Old May 15th 04, 04:29 PM
Slats
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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


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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?


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Anyone? Please?


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Hey All,

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





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Old May 15th 04, 07:40 PM
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I'd say Molly, probably just from the longer dorsal fin.
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"Slats" wrote in message
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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
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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






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Old May 15th 04, 08:07 PM
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"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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Old May 16th 04, 04:03 AM
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Thanks guys

Slats


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"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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