Dwarf Platy Care Guide
Xiphophorus maculatus
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Bioload Score
2000
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 6 cm / 2.4"
- Temperature
- 21–27°C (70–81°F)
- pH Range
- 7 – 8.3
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 3 fish
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- North America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous, feeding on algae, plant matter and small aquatic invertebrates.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful livebearers, small tetras, rasboras, corydoras and peaceful dwarf shrimp.
Good to Know
The Dwarf Platy is a selectively bred form of the Southern Platyfish, a livebearer whose females can produce fully formed free-swimming young.
Gender Differences
Males are smaller and have a pointed gonopodium, while females are larger, rounder-bodied and lack this modified anal fin.
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