Platy

Temp. Range:  64-76°F. pH:    6.9-8.2 dH range:    9.0 - 19.0  Adult Size:  2"

Xiphophorus maculatus

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Origin:  Central America - Occurs in warm springs, weedy canals and ditches
Temperament:  Peaceful. Excellent for community tanks or for people new to the hobby.
Feeding:  Feed with flakes or algae. Some salt in the water will do the fish good. Very good beginner or new tank fish.
Sexing:  Sex can be easily determined by the male's modified anal fin (gonopodium). Females grow larger and have a more rounded body.
Comments:    Platys are easy and a great fish for beginners or new aquariums.  They come in many forms, including blue, sunset and wag (which means the fins are black, with a different body color.  Easily cross-bred between species and color morphs and also crosses easily with swordtail, creating the "wag-swordtail" aquarium strain of fish.
Color Variations:  Click on Images for Larger View

Blue Platy

Tuxedo Platy

Orange Platy

Red Marble Platy

Red Wag Platy

Hi-Fin Platy

Gold Tuxedo Platy

Breeding Platy and Raising Fry   (Opens a new browser window for members of Aquarium-Club.com)

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