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Platy – Panda Xiphophorus maculatus

Water: Freshwater

Platy – Panda photo
Wikimedia Commons • Juan R. Lascorz • CC BY-SA 3.0
Platy – Panda photo
Wikimedia Commons • Casliber • CC BY-SA 4.0
Platy – Panda photo
Wikimedia Commons • BACbKA • CC BY-SA 4.0

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Overview

Scientific name
Xiphophorus maculatus
Origin region
Central America (Mexico, Belize, Guatemala)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Top-Mid
Adult size (cm)
6.00
Minimum tank (L)
60
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
22.0–28.0
pH
7.00–8.20
GH (dGH)
8.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–12.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–5.00

Habitat & environment

Central America (Mexico, Belize, Guatemala)

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Livebearer; frequent fry; provide cover for young.

Notes

Black-and-white contrast pattern.

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Created: 2025-09-03 00:47:34
Updated: 2025-09-03 00:47:34
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