Guppi

Platy care

Xiphophorus maculatus

Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) grows to about 6 cm (2.4 in) and needs a tank of at least 54 liters (14 US gallons). Keep it at 20–26 °C (68–79 °F) with a pH of 7–8.2.

FreshwaterEasyPeacefulPrefers hard water

Adult size6 cm · 2.4 in
Smallest tank54 L · 14 gal
Temperature20–26 °C · 68–79 °F
pH7–8.2
GroupGroups of 3+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsTop
DietOmnivore

Usually fine with

Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)Cardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barbTiger barbDwarf gourami

Avoid with

German blue ramParadise fishDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiBoeseman's rainbowfishPea pufferBala shark

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Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.

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