Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Xiphophorus maculatus

 

  

Swims at all water levels of the aquarium

Xiphophorus maculatus
Family

 

 Poeciliidae
Common name

 

 Platy
Origin

 

 East Mexico, Guatemala
Adult size

(cm)

(inches)

3.81

1.5

 
Community tank?

 

 Yes.
Food

 

 Tubifex, water fleas, mosquito larvae, dried food
Water temperature

 

 20 to 25 ° C (68 to 77 ° F).
Breeding

 

 Easy. Temperature 25.5 ° C (78 ° F).

Bears live young.

 
Additional information

 

 This fish has a stocky body, and lacks the sword-like extension of Xiphophorus helleri.

An active but peaceful species preferring a densely planted tank, but with some open water for swimming.

One of the best livebearers for the community aquarium, available in a wide range of colour varieties.

 

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