Variable platy
Xiphophorus variatus
Família : Poeciliidae
PeixeÁgua docepoeciliids
The variable platy is a small, colorful and hardy fish, ideal for beginners.
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Descrição
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
Região :
Freshwater rivers and streams
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura22–26 °C
pH7–8
GH5–15 °dGH
KH3–10 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
1/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Aquário mín.
60 L
Grupo mín.
5
Tamanho adulto
6 cm
Esperança de vida
3 anos
Temperamento
paisible
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
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.