Description
The red wagtail platy is a pleasant and peaceful freshwater fish that's both hardy and active. It's also small, pretty, and a great fish for hobbyists of any level; in fact, it's one of the most popular in the fishkeeping industry. You can find platies in several different colors which make for an eye-catching tank. The platy has two goals in life: eating and breeding. They will circle the tank eating anything, including algae, and their breeding can't be stopped. Like guppies, platies are livebearing fish.
Species Overview
Common Name: Red wagtail platy
Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus
Adult Size: 2-3 inches
Life Expectancy: 4 years
Characteristics
Family Poeciliidae
Origin Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico
Social Peaceful
Tank Level Mid-dweller
Optimal Tank Size 10 gallon
Diet Omnivore, eats most foods
Breeding Livebearer
Care Easy
pH 7.0 to 8.0
Hardness 10 to 28 dGH
Temperature 64 to 78 F (18 to 26 C)
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