Platy
Coral Red Platy
The Coral Red Baloon Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is an extra small genetic mutation of the platy livebearer. Its bold, solid red-orange coloration makes it a very attractive aquarium fish. This is a very peaceful, undemanding fish that will thrive in most aquariums, especially the planted aqu...
Sunset Platy
The Sunset Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a very colorful platy variety that has a variety of coloration, especially in males. This is a very peaceful, undemanding fish that will thrive in most aquariums, especially the planted aquarium. The Sunset Platy is compatible with most other peaceful...
Mickey Mouse Platy
The Mickey Mouse Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus hybrid) is a fairly recently developed and extremely colourful variant. It is known for its intense ruby to orange coloration, which often has a distinct striped pattern. The colour underneath the striping is variable, ranging from cream to yellow or...
Wagtail Pintail Platy
Platy is a common name for freshwater fish in the Xiphophorus genus, including Xiphophorus Maculatus and Xiphophorus Variatus. They are live-bearers, closely related to Swordtail fish and are native to the East Coast of Central America and southern Mexico. Platy Fish bred in captivity dispose of ...
Mix Hi-Fin Platy
Platys are peaceful, hardy, active and very colourful, the Hi-Fin variety have a large flowing dorsal fin. They have a very inquisitive personality, and will explore all levels of the tank.
Red Wagtail Platy
The Red Wag Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a classic platy variety that displays red-orange and black coloration. There are nearly endless colour (and other) variants of this fish, and the Red Wag Platy is a standout. This is a very peaceful, undemanding fish that will thrive in most aquarium...
Neon platy
The Neon platy (Xiphophorus maculatus hybrid) is a fairly recently developed and extremely colourful variant. It is known for its intense blue coloration, which often has a distinct striped pattern. This is a very peaceful, undemanding fish that will thrive in most aquariums, especially the plan...
Hi Fin Mango Platy
The Hi Fin Mango Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a very colorful platy variety that has a variety of coloration as well as an extended dorsal fin, especially in males. This is a very peaceful, undemanding fish that will thrive in most aquariums, especially the planted aquarium. The Hi Fin Mang...
Hi Fin Lemon Platy
The Lemon Hi Fin Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a very colorful platy variety that has a variety of coloration as well as an extended dorsal fin, especially in males. This is a very peaceful, undemanding fish that will thrive in most aquariums, especially the planted aquarium. The Lemon Hi Fi...
Platies are a popular livebearer in the freshwater aquarium hobby that are native to Mexico and Central America. The two species most commonly available in fish stores are Xiphophorus maculatus (southern platyfish) and Xiphophorus variatus (variable or variatus platy). They can crossbreed with each other and with swordtail species, which has resulted in many different color variations.
New colors and patterns are constantly being produced, but some of the most popular varieties include Mickey Mouse, sunburst, red wag, blue, bumblebee, and green lantern platies.
Platies grow to around 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) in size, but dwarf platies (which have been selectively bred for their shorter body length) usually stay around 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Healthy platies can live up to 3-4 years when kept in optimal environments with clean water, low stress, and good nutrition.
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