Coral Blue Calico Platy (6 fish)
Scientific names from
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(v25.04): Froese, R. and D. Pauly, Editors. World Wide Web electronic publication.
Snapshot via
rfishbase:
Boettiger, C., Temple Lang, D. and Wainwright, P. (2012)
Journal of Fish Biology 81(6), 2030–2039.
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Plecostomus, lot number 60
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Coral Blue Calico Platy (6 fish)
Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus
- Origin: Central America and Mexico
- Care Level: Beginner-friendly and easy to keep
- Temperament: Very peaceful community fish
- Adult Size: 2 to 2.5 inches (5 to 6.5 cm)
- Lifespan: 3 to 5 years with stable water parameters
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 to 15 gallons (best kept in a small group or trio)
- Diet: Omnivorous; enjoys high-quality flakes, micro-wafers, spirulina, and occasional vegetable supplements
- Reproduction: Livebearer; prolific breeder that gives birth to free-swimming fry
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