freshwater
๐Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
easy
Quick stats
๐Size
6cm
๐ชฃMin tank
40L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
20 to 26C
๐งชpH
7.0 to 8.0
โญDifficulty
easy
๐ก๏ธHardiness
Very hardy
๐Water type
freshwater
๐Care notes
Colourful and peaceful livebearers. Prefer slightly alkaline water. Available in dozens of colour morphs. Great community fish that gets along with almost everything.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Flakes, pellets, vegetables like blanched spinach. Benefit from some plant material in their diet for health.
๐ฃBreeding
Livebearers. Females give birth every 4 to 6 weeks. Provide dense planting for fry to hide and survive.
๐คGood tankmates
Guppies, Mollies, Corydoras, Swordtails
โ ๏ธAvoid mixing with
Fin nipping fish
