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fish-tank fish species

Southern Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)

Hardy livebearer — will breed prolifically; mixed-sex setup overflows within 6 months.

Specifications

ecosystem
freshwater
min tank gallons
15
adult size in
2.5
temperature range f
70-80
ph range
7.0-8.2
gh range dgh
10-25
care difficulty
beginner
aggression
peaceful
community compatible
yes
schooling min count
1
diet
omnivore
lifespan years
3-4
tank zone
mid

Sources

  1. Aquarium Co-Op video / blog content · ingest 2026-05-06
  2. Practical Fishkeeping public articles · ingest 2026-05-06