Platy Tails

[amylw1]

hi,

do male and females have different shaped tails?

the reason i am asking is i have 2 baby platys whose tails are no wider than their body, whereas the rest all have a fan shaped tail.

thanks.

 

[KittyKat]

The tales are the same on all platys, the difference is in the anal fin: females have a rounded one, males have a pointy, "clamped" looking one.

 

[helterskelter]

Their are no difference's in tails shape as stated only the anal fin once the fish are mature.

 

[hughessomefish]

The only reason this could happen would be due to a fishes mutation which isn't so common, or a injury.

 

[OldMan47]

Tail shape is not a way to judge a platy's gender. Please read through the article at the top of this section for clues on telling the sexes apart for livebearers. A platy is a common poeciliid and follows the poeciliid pattern for sexing. I also have a link to that thread in my signature the link is called sexing livebearers.

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

When you say the tails are not fan shaped, are they clamped like the "Weird tail" in this picture;

http/s2.noelshack.com/old/up/fishy-720e7c967.png

?
If so that is not a good sign and the fry are sick.

 

[fish48]

if tails are like the one in the picture its usually Down to poor water conditions.

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

^ Can also be down to diseases like columnaris too, so very important to indentify .