Painted Platy Care Guide
Xiphophorus maculatus
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Bioload Score
1000
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
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- North America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
An omnivore that eats quality flakes or pellets along with algae, vegetable matter and occasional small meaty foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, small peaceful barbs, peaceful gouramis and other livebearers with similar water preferences.
Good to Know
The Painted Platy is a selectively bred colour variety of Xiphophorus maculatus rather than a separate species, and females can produce live young at remarkably frequent intervals.
Gender Differences
Males are usually smaller and have a pointed gonopodium, while females are larger-bodied with a rounded anal fin and often a visible gravid spot.
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