Platy - Assorted
$5.99
Platy - Assorted
The Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a livebearing and diverse fish native to Central America. These fish are popular for their hardy and docile nature, as well as their vast array of colour. Platy are easy to breed, and will give birth to live fry.
Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons
Maximum Fish Size: 1.5 inches
Water Temperature: 70F to 82F
Ideal pH: 6.5 - 8.5
Water Hardness: 10 - 20 dGH
Temperament: Docile livebearer. Males and females will breed readily. Prefers to be kept in groups.
Unless experienced with fish-in cycling, we always suggest cycling an aquarium BEFORE adding fish. Adding fish to a fresh, un-cycled aquarium can kill them rapidly. We offer free water testing at our physical location, and advice via email or call.
Live fish are available for local delivery or in-store pickup only right now (Toronto area) so they arrive healthy — safe nationwide live-fish shipping is coming soon.
The Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a livebearing and diverse fish native to Central America. These fish are popular for their hardy and docile nature, as well as their vast array of colour. Platy are easy to breed, and will give birth to live fry.
Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons
Maximum Fish Size: 1.5 inches
Water Temperature: 70F to 82F
Ideal pH: 6.5 - 8.5
Water Hardness: 10 - 20 dGH
Temperament: Docile livebearer. Males and females will breed readily. Prefers to be kept in groups.
Unless experienced with fish-in cycling, we always suggest cycling an aquarium BEFORE adding fish. Adding fish to a fresh, un-cycled aquarium can kill them rapidly. We offer free water testing at our physical location, and advice via email or call.
