Picture / Platy M/F
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✅ Level: Easy — a low-maintenance, beginner-friendly fish with various color patterns.
The Xiphophorus Maculatus, better known as Platy, is a live-bearing fish species found mainly in Central America, where they live in groups. With various color patterns, they make a beautiful addition to any aquarium, and because they are not very demanding in terms of housing, they are an excellent beginner's fish.
🐠 Animal Specifications
| Max. length | ±6 cm (females), males slightly smaller |
| Temperature | 22–26°C |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 |
| Min. aquarium length | 60 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Housing | Pair or harem |
| Breeding behavior | Livebearer |
| Origin | Central America |
| Family | Poeciliidae |
| Other name | Plaatje |
| Difficulty level | ⭐ Easy |
🏪 Collection & Warranty
- Only available for collection in our store in Heinkenszand — this animal will not be shipped
- Feel free to inspect the fish carefully in the store upon collection
- Feel free to ask for advice on care or aquarium setup upon collection
✂️ Care
Add plenty of plants to the aquarium so that the fish have sufficient hiding places. Platies often reproduce very easily and frequently give birth to many fry at a time — keep this in mind when setting up your aquarium.
🐠 Combination tip
Peaceful and good to combine with other calm community fish such as guppies, tetras, and corydoras.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Will I get offspring?
Very likely — Platies are live-bearing, reproduce easily, and often give birth to many fry at a time.
What is the difference between males and females?
Females grow slightly larger (up to 6 cm), while males remain slightly smaller.
Is this fish suitable for a beginner's aquarium?
Yes, Platies are not very demanding in terms of housing and are therefore an excellent beginner's fish.
Do you have another question? Feel free to visit our store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.
