Scientific name:

Xiphophorus maculatus

Common name:

Platy

Sexing:

Males are smaller and have a gonopodium.

Habitat:

Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico

Food:

Omnivorous; flakes; algae

Care and maintenance:

Best kept with other peaceful species and because of its small size is ideal for smaller aquariums, a fine gravel substrate and hardy plants are recommended keep several females for each male.

Water conditions:

10-20° dGH, pH 7.0-8.0

Temperature:

18°-25°c, 64°-77°F

Size:

Males 1¼” (35mm), females 2½” (60mm)

Tank size:

From 18” (46cm)