Fish Giving Birth - Please Help

Iainang

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Hi there,

Ok, i have the following fish in my tank

3 Neons
4 Glowlight Tetras
2 Platys (although one died last night)
1 Molly
1 Rosy Tetra
2 SWORDTAILS (both female - I THINK)

So, i was changing half the water as i do weekly (this was 2 months ago) when i spotted 2 tiny little orange baby fish, they were hiding under the stones, coming out from time to time, they are now both alot bigger and out swimming around with the other fish.

Last night i was changing the water and another 4 little baby fish were seen, they are alot smaller than the original 2 babies, so this is a 2nd birth.

All babies are orange and look the same shape as the adult swordtails.

I am a bit confused as i thought both my swordtails were female, so how can this be happening.

Could it be the Platy giving birth, as i google platy fry and they do look similar.

Was just looking for any advice?
 
Female swordtails, being typical poeciliids, can drop fry for about 6 months after their last sexual contact. It is entirely possible that you are getting fry from a male that the female swords once shared a tank with.
 

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