Variable platy
Xiphophorus variatus
Familia : Poeciliidae
PezAgua dulcepoeciliids
The variable platy is a small, colorful and hardy fish, ideal for beginners.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Freshwater rivers and streams
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura22–26 °C
pH7–8
GH5–15 °dGH
KH3–10 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Tanque mín.
60 L
Grupo mín.
5
Tamaño adulto
6 cm
Esperanza de vida
3 años
Temperamento
paisible
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
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.