Family: | Poeciliidae |
Species: |
Xiphophorus variatus |
Common Name: |
Variatus, Variable platyfish, Variegated Platy. |
Size: | Up to 2.75 inches (7.0cm) Females larger than males. |
Habitat: | Central America:Â Endemic to Mexico from southern Tamaulipas to northern Veracruz. |
Min Tank Size: | 24″ 15 gallon (56.7 Litre). |
Diet: | Omnivorous, not demanding, flake frozen or live. Supplement with green material. |
Behavior: | Peaceful, prefers conspecific company. Keep one male with several females. |
Water: | Temperature 59 77°F (15 25°C); pH 7.0-8.0 dH range: 9 19 |
Care: | Well planted and well lit aquarium, with no large tank mates. |
Communities: | Good. |
Suitability: | Good for all. |
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