Variable platy
Xiphophorus variatus
Familie : Poeciliidae
FischSüßwasserpoeciliids
The variable platy is a small, colorful and hardy fish, ideal for beginners.
IUCN-Status
LC
Nicht gefährdet
Beschreibung
Xiphophorus variatus is a freshwater fish species in the family Poeciliidae. It is very popular in aquariums due to its ease of breeding and many color varieties. Males are smaller and more colorful than females. They grow up to 6 cm. They are ovoviviparous.
Lebensraum
Region :
Freshwater rivers and streams
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Temperatur22–26 °C
pH7–8
GH5–15 °dGH
KH3–10 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L
Pflege
Schwierigkeit
1/5
Ernährung
Allesfresser
Min. Aquarium
60 L
Min. Gruppe
5
Endgröße
6 cm
Lebenserwartung
3 Jahre
Wesen
paisible
Vermehrung
Pflegehinweise
Minimum group of 5. Tank 60L. Neutral to slightly alkaline water, pH 7-8, temperature 22-26°C. Omnivorous diet: flakes, pellets, brine shrimp. Dense plants to hide fry.