Platy
General
- Geographic Origin:
- Latin Name: Xiphophorus maculatus, xiphophorus variatus
- Other Names & Variants:
- Mickey Mouse Platy
- Platy - Black and White
- Red Wag Platy
- Sunburst Platy
- Dalmation Platy
- Platy - Blue Coral
- Platy - Blue Mountain Callico
- Platy - Blue Tuxedo
- Platy - Golden Leopard
- Platy - Red Tuxedo
Characteristics
- Colors: Blue , Green , Orange , Red , Yellow
- Lifespan: 3.0 - 4.5 years
- Average Size: 2.58 inches
- Temperament: Communal
- Breeding Style: Live Bearer
- Substrate Preference: Gravel
- Swim Zone: Middle
Foods
The following foods are recommended for Platy.
- Algae Wafers
- Bloodworms (frozen)
- Brine Shrimp (frozen)
- Brine Shrimp (live)
- Flakes
- Pellets
Water Parameters
Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.
- Water Flow Preference: Normal
- pH:
6.87 - 8.17
- Temperature: 68.33°F - 80.67°F
Tank Mates
Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.
The Platy is best kept in groups of 5.
- Adolfos Cory
- Bleeding Heart Tetra
- Celestial Pearl Danio
- Cobalt Blue Dwarf Goby
- Dwarf Petricola Catfish
- False Julii Corydora
- Gold Tetra
- Harlequin Rasbora
- Julii Corydorya Catfish
- Miguelito Corydora
- Nothobranchius guentheri
- Otocinclus
- Pygmy Corydora
- Serpae Tetra