Variable platy
Xiphophorus variatus
Family : Poeciliidae
FishFreshwaterpoeciliids
The variable platy is a small, colorful and hardy fish, ideal for beginners.
Popularity
Community fish
classic in freshwater aquarium
Availability
Common in shopsShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
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.
Habitat
Region :
Freshwater rivers and streams
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature22–26 °C
pH7–8
GH5–15 °dGH
KH3–10 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Omnivore
Min. tank
60 L
Min. group
5
Adult size
6 cm
Lifespan
3 years
Temperament
paisible
Propagation
ovovivipare
Care notes
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.
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