Sunburst Platy

Remarks: A perfect starter fish! Platies (Xiphophorus maculatus) are peaceful community fish that reproduce with ease. They are livebearers, meaning the females release live fry rather than laying eggs. It is recommended to keep more females than males, as males can easily harass females with relentless attempts to reproduce, leading to stress in the females. Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus Common Name: Sunburst Platy Max Size: 3.5" pH: 7.0-8.0 Hardness: Moderate Temperature: 65-80° Aggressiveness: Peaceful Region of Origin: Central America Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods Compatibility: Schooling fish, livebearers, rainbowfish, dwarf cichlids, peaceful cichlids under 5", invertebrates, Loricariids. Tank Mate Options: Red Velvet Swordtail Sunset Dwarf Rainbowfish Phoenix Tetra