Platy Fish Card

There are two species of Platy, Xiphophorus maculatus Xiphophorus and variatus. Platys are closely related swordtail Xiphophorus helleri and Xiphophorus maculatus and is freely interbreed with the Sword. The Xiphophorus variatus interfertility of the other two species may be less, but hybrids can happen. The Platy Swordtails and often do not buy the pure species.

All three species come from Central America. Xiphophorus variatus, commonly called variatusPlaty will be able to withstand colder conditions than the other two species, and may be more suitable for a tank is not heated in a house much warmer than the other types, but basically all tropical fish. Platy are usually shorter but more often the carrier sword.

Freshwater Tropical Fish

Water conditions

The Platy is a tropical fish and I recommend a temperature of 24 degrees C (75 ° F). They prefer more water with some salt in it, although they are very adaptable. The Platy isto survive in a better position, higher nitrite (NO2), the levels of most fish, but these should be avoided in general for all the fish.

Food

The Platy is an omnivore and eat some algae and live mosquito larvae (grubs) and Daphnia. They do well on all the normal fish food.

Companions

The Platy is a peaceful fish and is a good fish for a fish tank, small peaceful community. Platy The lack of long fins of guppies and a swimmer faster, so that theirPartner can also have some of the fish a little 'aggressive is not set with guppies. You should avoid large, aggressive species or predators.

Rummy Nose Tetra suitable mate, Harlequin Rasbora include, guppies, Endler guppies, neon tetras, Pepper Catfish, White Cloud Mountain Minnows, and zebrafish. Most of these fish eat baby Platy.

Pest Fish

Never release the fish pet or put them in the position of accidental release. The Platy hasthe potential to seriously damage sensitive ecosystems.

Platy Fish Card

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