Platy MoonfishVariegated Platy ~ Variatus Platy ~ Swordtail Platy
Family: Poeciliidae
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Sometimes called moons or moonfish, platies come in a large range of colors, fin variations, and markings - including the head and ears of a certain famous mouse on their tails! ...
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Xiphophorus maculatus
SYN : Platypoecilusmaculatus , P. nigra, P. pruba , P. pulchra
PD : A laterally compressed fish with and upturned mouth. The body may be elongated and the caudal fin in generally fan-shaped.
Moonfish Xiphophorus maculatus
Moonlight Gourami Trichogaster microlepis
Mud Characin Hoplias malabaricus ...
Known as Moonfish, Platy.
The Xiphophorus maculatus (platy) is a great addition to any tank, especially the novices tank. In this group you will find the swordtails and the platies. Platies like hard water and do well in a new setup.
The Gold Twin Bar Platy, also known as the Moonfish or the Southern Platyfish, is an interesting color variety of the popular Xiphophorus maculatus platy.
The Hi Fin Platy, also known as the Moonfish or Southern Platyfish, is a hybrid fin variation of the Xiphophorus maculatus platy. The Hi Fin Platy was named because of the very tall dorsal fin that extends over its back.
The Platy, also known as the Moonfish or Southern Platyfish, comes in many colors, the most common being a brilliant red. The fins may also vary in length and color.
 See also: Fish, Angel, Catfish, Mono, Cichlid
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