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Calico Platy

Platy is a small peaceful fish and even though they are not considered shoaling or schooling fish, they are much happier when kept in a small group. They are very active and love breeding. They spend most of their time swimming in small groups in the middle of the water column, among the plants and hiding between the floating leaves.

This species' colors vary a lot—calico platy, with a spotted texture and base color which appears green, blue, and golden under different lightings and conditions makes this a striking color among our platy collection.

 

Species Information:

Scientific Name:
Xiphophorus maculatus
Maximum Size:
4-5 cm
Temperature:
21 °C to 29 °C
pH Range:
5.0 to 7.5
Origin:
South America
Stendker Discus:
Compatible
Dwarf Shrimps:
Non-Compatible
$0.32

Original: $0.90

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Calico Platy

$0.90

$0.32

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Platy is a small peaceful fish and even though they are not considered shoaling or schooling fish, they are much happier when kept in a small group. They are very active and love breeding. They spend most of their time swimming in small groups in the middle of the water column, among the plants and hiding between the floating leaves.

This species' colors vary a lot—calico platy, with a spotted texture and base color which appears green, blue, and golden under different lightings and conditions makes this a striking color among our platy collection.

 

Species Information:

Scientific Name:
Xiphophorus maculatus
Maximum Size:
4-5 cm
Temperature:
21 °C to 29 °C
pH Range:
5.0 to 7.5
Origin:
South America
Stendker Discus:
Compatible
Dwarf Shrimps:
Non-Compatible