Platies
Family: Cyprinodontiformes
Origins: Central America
Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus
Common Name: Platy
Size: 2"
Preferred pH range: 7.0 - 7.5
Temperature Range: 72-78 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: This is a good tropical fish for the beginner. They are a very peaceful tropical fish. Also, it can be a good idea to have two females for every one male. Doing this will prevent the male from harassing a single female.
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Mickey Mouse
Red Velvet
Gold Wag
Marigold Wag
Blue Wag
Gold Twinbar
Originating in Central America and a very popular tropical fish, the Platy is very easy to take care of and well suited for the freshwater fish beginner. The Platy fish comes in many different color varieties including the salt and pepper platies, the red wag tail and the tuxedo platy. There is even a variety called the Mickey Mouse. They can be a very active tropical fish if given good water conditions.
