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Hybrid fish are often brought up in conversation when it comes to species identification. In order for two fish species to hybridise, they need to be very closely related in the gene pool, even then there's not always a guaranteed cross. Hybrids are not encouraged as they can dilute species and often the offspring are ugly. Many aquarium societies will not accept any Hybrid fish to be sold during club meetings or auctions - this is to prevent "contamination" of the genetics of the species.  
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== About Hybrids ==
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Hybrid fish are often brought up in conversation when it comes to species identification. In order for two fish species to hybridise, they need to be very closely related in the gene pool, even then there's not always a guaranteed cross. Hybrids are not encouraged as they can dilute species and often the offspring are ugly. Many aquarium societies will not except any Hybrid fish to be sold during club meetings or auctions, this is to prevent "contamination" of the genetics of the species.  
  
 
One other reason that hybrids are discouraged is that most species will not hybridize in nature, Hybrids may also have problems such as fin shape not found in parent fish. Some fish will only hybridize with other closely related fish under certain lighting conditions.  
 
One other reason that hybrids are discouraged is that most species will not hybridize in nature, Hybrids may also have problems such as fin shape not found in parent fish. Some fish will only hybridize with other closely related fish under certain lighting conditions.  
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Not all livebearers can hybridize, a Guppy and a Platy for example, cannot cross. These, however, can:
 
Not all livebearers can hybridize, a Guppy and a Platy for example, cannot cross. These, however, can:
 
*[[Image:Endlerguppy2857.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[Endler]]/[[Guppy]]]]'''[[Guppy]] x [[Endler]]''' - They will have the elongated fins of the Guppy, but the orange/black distinctive spots of the Endler, they will also be smaller than a Guppy. They can vary in pattern greatly, and many hybrids are now been selectively bred to create specific strains, such as the Tiger Endler. Many Endlers bought in pet stores are often Guppy crosses, true Endlers have rounded short fins, the crosses will have more angular longer fins. Female Guppy/Endler hybrids will be harder to spot due to the lack of colour compared to males, it's best to rely on the tail shapes to identify them.
 
*[[Image:Endlerguppy2857.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[Endler]]/[[Guppy]]]]'''[[Guppy]] x [[Endler]]''' - They will have the elongated fins of the Guppy, but the orange/black distinctive spots of the Endler, they will also be smaller than a Guppy. They can vary in pattern greatly, and many hybrids are now been selectively bred to create specific strains, such as the Tiger Endler. Many Endlers bought in pet stores are often Guppy crosses, true Endlers have rounded short fins, the crosses will have more angular longer fins. Female Guppy/Endler hybrids will be harder to spot due to the lack of colour compared to males, it's best to rely on the tail shapes to identify them.
*'''[[Platy]] x [[Swordtail]]''' - Closely related, won't create fish that look much more different than a Platy. They are known to be known as the sword-platy or the platy-tail
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*'''[[Platy]] x [[Swordtail]]''' - Closely related, won't create fish that look much more different than a Platy.
 
*'''[[Xiphophorus maculatus|Platy]] x [[Xiphophorus variatus|Platy]]''' - There are several Platy species, store-bought Platys are usually hybrids already.
 
*'''[[Xiphophorus maculatus|Platy]] x [[Xiphophorus variatus|Platy]]''' - There are several Platy species, store-bought Platys are usually hybrids already.
 
*'''[[Poecilia latipinna|Molly]] x [[Poecilia velifera|Molly]]''' - (or ''[[Poecilia sphenops]]''), as above with Platys.
 
*'''[[Poecilia latipinna|Molly]] x [[Poecilia velifera|Molly]]''' - (or ''[[Poecilia sphenops]]''), as above with Platys.
 
*'''[[Molly]] x [[Guppy]]''' - Called a "Muppy" or "Golly". This does happen, but the fry are sometimes very weak and do not live long.  Even if they are stronger they are usually nondescript in coloration and fins and people rarely persist with them.
 
*'''[[Molly]] x [[Guppy]]''' - Called a "Muppy" or "Golly". This does happen, but the fry are sometimes very weak and do not live long.  Even if they are stronger they are usually nondescript in coloration and fins and people rarely persist with them.
  
== American Cichlids ==
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== Cichlids ==
 
Not all Cichlids can hybridise either, and crosses are often unsightly and undesirable, the exception being the [[Blood Parrot Cichlid]] and the [[Flowerhorn]]. It is NOT encouraged to breed these hybrids and put them into the pet trade, it only dilutes bloodlines.  
 
Not all Cichlids can hybridise either, and crosses are often unsightly and undesirable, the exception being the [[Blood Parrot Cichlid]] and the [[Flowerhorn]]. It is NOT encouraged to breed these hybrids and put them into the pet trade, it only dilutes bloodlines.  
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=== American Cichlids ===
 
[[Image:Flowerhorn.jpg|thumb|right|Male Flowerhorn]]
 
[[Image:Flowerhorn.jpg|thumb|right|Male Flowerhorn]]
 
[[Image:Blood parrot cichlid-3386.jpg|thumb|right|Blood Parrot Cichlid]]
 
[[Image:Blood parrot cichlid-3386.jpg|thumb|right|Blood Parrot Cichlid]]
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*'''[[Wolf Cichlid]] x [[Red Devil]]'''
 
*'''[[Wolf Cichlid]] x [[Red Devil]]'''
 
*'''''[[Pterophyllum scalare]]'' x ''[[Pterophyllum altum]]''''' (an uncommon and relatively new captive-bred hybrid)
 
*'''''[[Pterophyllum scalare]]'' x ''[[Pterophyllum altum]]''''' (an uncommon and relatively new captive-bred hybrid)
*[[File:Electric Blue Acara.png|thumb|Electric Blue Acara]]Electric Blue Acara - Electric Blue Ram x Blue Acara - The Electric Blue Ram gets about 3 inches and the Blue Acara gets about 7-8 inches, this hybrid will get about 4-6 inches depending on whether the fish is male or female. The Electric Blue Acara inherits a beautiful shade of blue from its Ram mother and the streamlined body and beaked face of its Blue Acara father.
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*[[File:Electric Blue Acara.png|thumb|Electric Blue Acara]]Electric Blue Acara - Microgeophagus ramizeri x Andinoacara pulcher - The Electric Blue Ram gets about 3 inches and the Blue Acara gets about 7-8 inches, this hybrid will get about 4-6 inches depending on whether the fish is male or female. The Electric Blue Acara inherits a beautiful shade of blue from its Ram mother and the streamlined body and beaked face of its Blue Acara father.
 
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== African Cichlids ==
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=== African Cichlids ===
You need to be really careful when buying African Cichlids, specifically [[Mbuna]]s, from pet stores as many on the market are hybrids, if you want genuine purebreds it's best to go to fellow breeders or at least enquire further about their history. Never buy African Cichlids from a tank labeled "mixed Cichlids", you don't know what you're going to end up with.
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You need to be really careful when buying African Cichlids, specifically [[Mbuna]]s, from pet stores as many on the market are hybrids, if you want genuine purebreds it's best to go to fellow breeders or at least enquire further about their history. It's ok to buy African Cichlids from a tank labeled "mixed Mbunas", if you don't mind crossbreeds, just beware that the fish may not have the purest, strongest, or healthiest genes.
  
 
== Catfish ==
 
== Catfish ==
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*[http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=3534 Practical Fishkeeping] - Hybrid scalare-altum Angel
 
*[http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=3534 Practical Fishkeeping] - Hybrid scalare-altum Angel
  
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