Mollies and Platies are tropical freshwater fish who give birth to live young, and both have a shared family – Poeciliidae. These two species are highly popular for their bright colors and high activity levels and sought by amateurs and experts alike. However, they can be tricky to tell apart. The main differences between platys …
Platy Fish
Platies are small freshwater fish that often do well in community tanks. Any fishkeeper has concerns about whether their fish need companions of their own kind or whether they are comfortable living alone. After all, no one wants sick or unhappy fish! The platy is a schooling fish and does better around its own kind. However, …