Platy Care Guide
The Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a beginner-level freshwater aquarium resident from Mexico, Guatemala. It reaches about 2.8 inches and should be kept in tanks of at least 15 gallons.
Keep water near pH 7-8.2, temperature 72-79F, and hardness 8-25 dH. Feed omnivore, flakes, vegetables with 1-2 small feedings daily.
Platys prefer harder, more alkaline water than many soft-water fish. They are usually peaceful but should not be kept with fin nippers or fish large enough to eat them.
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