As I mentioned, there are many patterns that lend platies their names. Sometimes, there isn’t a clear distinction between the different platy types because base colors, tail variatio… See more

This platy fish variety has beautiful gold red scales and a more rounded belly. Some varieties will … See more

Beyond colors, you’ve seen how patterns are also a trait by which you can categorize platies. Platies with black caudal and dorsal fins are said to be of the wagtail pattern. Wagtail pla… See more

The Mickey Mouse Platy Fish is available in red and even blue colors and got its name because of the black pattern at the base of its tail, which features a larger black dot with two s… See more