Weird Swordies

[Angry_Platy]

Today at my LFS they had just gotten in their weekly shipment of fish (funny how I am always there the day the ne fish come in ). They had a tank of red swordies, male and female. I had a look at them and noticed something weird but couldn't figure it out. Then I realised that they all had red/pink eyes. It was like the eyes of an albino fish but with normal red finnage of a swordy (if that makes sense).....all new fish aren't available for sale until the day after they arrive in the shop.

Has anyone else seen this?

Should I go back and buy one to give you guys pictures? (it could be educational for us all ....not for my benefit of course )

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

No its completely normal, just another one of the many colors livebearers can have their eyes in- most of the platys i have had in the past have had blue eyes, but the ones i have currently have white or black ones. One of my female mollys has pure black one with 2 silver spots while the other has grey ones- im sure it is no different for swordtails either

 

[Ddraig Goch]

I don't know if I'm aloud to post links to other sites but I guess I'll soon find out!!!

http/www.plecofanatics.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=369

I've never seen one myself though.

 

[OohFeeshy]

I've seen the red eye swordies before, they're quite nice. But wierd

 

[wwestar2000]

They look rather devilish. lol

 

[Polardbear]

Yes I've had 3 of them. They are frequently referred to as "red-eyed reds". I've had some interesting fry out of them including "albino pineapples". Get a few if you can! The ones I've seen have been pretty healthy as well.

 

[Angry_Platy]

Get a few if you can!

Like I need to be told to buy unusual swordies.....or any swordies for that matter

Yes, I will be going to the shop tomorrow to buy "some"

Hmmmm......was just there yesterday too....hence why I can't go today