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Platy

Xiphophorus maculatus

Also known as southern platy, mickey mouse platy, red platy, 月光鱼, 米老鼠

Stocky, hardy livebearer in red, sunset, blue, tuxedo and 'Mickey Mouse' tail-spot forms.

Care at a glance

Care level

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

5 cm

Temperature

20 to 26 °C

pH

7 to 8.2

Smallest tank

40 litres

Keep as

Groups; more females than males

Diet

Omnivore: flakes, algae wafers

Swims

Middle of the tank

Lifespan

3 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Mexico, Guatemala, Belize

Breeding

Livebearer; drops 20 to 40 fry about every 4 weeks.

Good to know

Hybridises with swordtails.