Red White Platy Care Guide
Xiphophorus maculatus
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Bioload Score
2000
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 6 cm / 2.4"
- Temperature
- 21–28°C (70–82°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 omnivorous grazer that eats algae, plant matter and small aquatic invertebrates.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful tetras, rasboras, corydoras, small peaceful barbs, mollies and other livebearers with similar water preferences.
Good to Know
The Red White Platy is a selectively bred colour form of Xiphophorus maculatus, a livebearer whose young are born as fully formed free-swimming fry.
Gender Differences
Males are smaller and have a pointed gonopodium, while females are larger-bodied and often show a gravid spot near the abdomen.
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