Calico Platy Care Guide
Xiphophorus maculatus
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Bioload Score
2000
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 7 cm / 2.8"
- Temperature
- 21–27°C (70–80°F)
- pH Range
- 7 – 8.2
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 3 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- North America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous, feeding on algae, plant matter, small invertebrates and prepared foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include guppies, mollies, swordtails, peaceful tetras, rasboras, corydoras and other calm livebearers.
Good to Know
The Calico Platy is a selectively bred colour form of Xiphophorus maculatus, a livebearer whose females can produce fully formed free-swimming young.
Gender Differences
Females are generally larger and fuller-bodied, while males are smaller and have a pointed gonopodium instead of a fan-shaped anal fin.
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