Platy
The Platy is a colourful, easy-going livebearer perfect for beginners. They are peaceful, hardy, and breed readily in community tanks....
4–7 cm
0.003 kg
3–5 years
Low — regular water changes and filter maintenance
Requires minimum 40 litres
Central America
Red, orange, yellow, blue, wagtail, tuxedo
Small
Temperament
Peaceful, active, hardy, social, easygoing
Exercise & Care
Exercise: Requires minimum 40 litres. They need plants for hiding and open swimming space.
Grooming: Low — regular water changes and filter maintenance.
Coat: Red, orange, yellow, blue, wagtail, tuxedo
Health & Considerations
Known health issues
Ich, fin rot, dropsy, poor water quality, tuberculosis
Origin
Central America
Size category
Small
About the Platy
The Platy is a colourful, easy-going livebearer perfect for beginners. They are peaceful, hardy, and breed readily in community tanks.
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