Xiphophorus maculatus
Origin: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras (widely farmed)
Platies (Xiphophorus maculatus) are one of the most popular and beginner-friendly livebearers. They come in an enormous variety of colour forms including sunset, red, blue, and rainbow varieties. Hardy, peaceful, and easy to breed. Pack of 6 assorted varieties, mixed sexes.
Excellent beginner fish. At least 40 L in groups. Feed quality flake and vegetable matter. Very adaptable to water conditions. Prefer hard, alkaline water. Breed freely in most aquariums — separate fry if you wish to raise them. Peaceful with all community fish.
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