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Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)

Synonyms: Moon Fish
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. The young will be born large enough to eat crushed flake food.
Sociability: Groups are fine, get along with most other peaceful fish.
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Special Info: These fish come in many cultivated colour varieties and fin structures.

 

 

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Xiphophorus maculatus
Image courtesy of Drew Von