Platy

Platy

Xiphophorus maculatus

Also known as: Mickey Mouse Platy, Sunset Platy

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore

Cheerful, colorful livebearer available in dozens of color varieties. Great beginner fish.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (20+ preferred)

Temperature

70–80°F
21–27°C

pH Range

7–8
water acidity

Max Size

2.5"
6.3 cm

Lifespan

3–5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Very hardy. Breeds readily. Prefers slightly hard, alkaline water. Available in many colors.

Feeding

Flakes, pellets, frozen foods, and some vegetable matter.

Compatible Tank Mates

Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" X-Ray Tetra 1.75" Flame Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Red Phantom Tetra 1.5" Espei Rasbora 1.5" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Green Neon Tetra 1" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12"

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