Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Platy

Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)

Synonyms:	Moon Fish	(Click to enlarge) Image courtesy of Drew Von
Stats:	Adult Size: 2 1/2 " (6.25 cm) Temp: 78-82 F ( C) Tank: 24" (60 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Appreciates planted tanks. Peaceful tankmates.
Diet:	Not picky. Flake and live appreciated.
Breeding:	Livebearers. males have a gonopodium, and females give birth to live young. in a heavily planted tank many will survive.
Sociability:	Groups are fine, get along with most other peaceful fish.
Related Spec:	..
Special Info:	These fish come in many cultivated colour varieties and fin structures.