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Xiphophorus MaculatusSpecies Information Native to Central America: Ciudad Veracruz, Mexico to northern Belize.
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Scientific name: Xiphophorus maculatusOrigin: The Platies sold in the shops are always commercially bred. The original wild fish came from Mexico and Belize. Size: Females can reach around 8cm/3", but usually 6cm/2" is the norm for this species.
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Xiphophorus Maculatus. Your comments: From: Alex Date:05/04/2002 My platys have become my favorite fish. Their colors are so stunning, they really show up well in my tanks. They are extremely peaceful and active. A joy to watch! From: Amit ...
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Xiphophorus maculatus HABITS Over the years, many fish keepers have enjoyed this friendly community fish. One of only four commonly sold livebearers, it is a joy to keep.
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"Xiphophorus maculatus". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. October 2004 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2004.
Xiphophorus maculatus (TSN 165922). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed on 9 December 2004.
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Platy ( Xiphophorus maculatus and X. variatus) Find another breed SPECIES PROVIDER ...
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Platy ( Xiphophorus maculatus): There are large numbers of colour strains of the Platy. In some cases the body and fins are single colour; in other the body is unicolour. The platy is a peaceful, hardy fish and was my first fish.
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Breeding: Xiphophorus maculatus can be spawned at 4 months, but it is better to wait until the animals are full grown. The fry require larger tanks to reach a decent size. Sexual dimorphism: Males smaller and with gonopodiumPrices: 1-4€ ...
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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 caudalfin in generally fan-shaped.
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Closely related, Swordtails - Xiphophorus helleri and Platies - Xiphophorus maculatus are also popular fish. A number of color and finnage varieties are available of each with some of the Platies also referred to as ``Moons''.
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Great Fish to teach the Facts of Life: Platies ( Xiphophorus maculatus) Livebearers are among the most fascinating fish to watch: from the courting dances to the actual mating to the delivery of tiny young to the gulping down of the tiny young.
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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.
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Species: Xiphophorus maculatusCompatibility: Other Livebearers, Tetras, Rasboras, Rainbowfish, Danios, Angelfish, Gouramis, Plecos, and scavenger. Tank Conditions: 64-77°F; pH 7.0-8.2; dH 10-25 Size: 1 1/2 in (4 cm) Temperament: Peaceful ...
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This means that most fish encountered in the hobby are captive bred varieties that are not found in the wild, and do not necessarily correspond to specific species such as Xiphophorus maculatus (Southern Platy) or Xiphophorus variatus ...
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Juwel Rio 180 2 TL lights with reflectors No CO2 installation Weekly dosage of Easylife Profito and Ferro Daily dosage of Easylife Easycarbo Thats all.. Fish kept: - 3x Apistogramma Cacatuoides Double Red - 4 Xiphophorus Maculatus - 10 Rasbora ...
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Xiphophorus helleri ( green aquarium form) 10°C* (50.0°F) Xiphophorus nezahualcoyotel 7°C* (44.6°F) Xiphophorus maculatus ( Blue Mickey Mouse Platy) 10°C* (50.0°F) Xiphophorus malinche 10-15°C (50.0°F - 59.0°F) Xiphophorus variatus 7°C* (44.6°F) ...
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 See also: Fish, Platy, Aquarium, Water, Livebearer
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