Seems like a silly question...

[hitman12131976]

...but do Platys mate with different type of Platys?

i.e. A Gold Twinbar with a Red-Wag Platy OR Black Molly with Silver Sailfin Molly

Or do they stick to their own distinct species?

 

[Blueiz]

Yes, they will mate without discretion amongst themselves....

Blue

 

[Mgamer20o0]

they will spawn and spawn until you have a tank full.

 

[zazz]

If I have this right, Patys are all one species.
the different sorts you mention are "varieties".
and they will all mate with one another.
I am sure someone will correct me if I have the terminolgy wrong.
BTW> Not a silly question

 

[mellowvision]

you gotta wonder how they know who to mate with.

 

[ct-death]

All Platies are very, very closely related and can mate. It's like a Mustang and an Arabian Horse...all the parts work as long as they wish to 'Tango' together

Same is true of Mollies, Swordtails, etc.

 

[OgreMkV]

Yep, just like all dogs can mate... though the chihuahua is wondering how to get to the great dane... nevermind.

Variety is probably correct enough. In dogs, it's breeds.

 

[Weezer]

Yep, just like all dogs can mate... though the chihuahua is wondering how to get to the great dane... nevermind

Wouldn't that be a stretch.......

 

[UCF-Planted]

If this is possible: http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007270731,00.html Anything is possible.

 

[vic46]

And with the filtered water return!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!