Variable platy
Xiphophorus variatus
FishFreshwater
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–26 |
| pH | 7–8 |
| GH | 5–15 |
| KH | 3–10 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 1 |
Care
Difficulty1/5
Dietomnivore
Min. tank60 L
Min. group5
Adult size6 cm
Lifespan3 ans
Temperamentpaisible
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.