Marbled Calico Platy Care Guide
Xiphophorus maculatus
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Bioload Score
2000
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 7 cm / 2.8"
- Temperature
- 21–26°C (70–79°F)
- pH Range
- 7 – 8.2
- 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
An omnivore that eats algae, plant matter, small invertebrates and prepared flakes or pellets.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful tetras, rasboras, small peaceful barbs, corydoras, kuhli loaches and other similarly sized livebearers.
Good to Know
The Marbled Calico Platy is a selectively bred colour form of Xiphophorus maculatus, a livebearer famous for producing fully formed free-swimming young.
Gender Differences
Males are smaller and slimmer with a gonopodium, while females are larger-bodied with a rounded abdomen and a fan-shaped anal fin.
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