Sunset 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.
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
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.
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
Description
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.
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
