← Back to List

Platy (Wagtail) Xiphophorus maculatus

Water: Freshwater

Platy (Wagtail) photo
Wikipedia
Platy (Wagtail) photo
Wikimedia Commons • Monika Korzeniec • CC BY-SA 3.0
Platy (Wagtail) photo
Wikimedia Commons • Loelo • Public domain

Up to three images are shown. We prioritise variety-specific photos; if none are found, we fall back to species photos that are clearly aquatic.


Overview

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

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
20.0–28.0
pH
7.00–8.20
GH (dGH)
6.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00

Habitat & environment

Central America

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Livebearer.

Notes

Black tail/fin tips; strong contrast.

Meta
Status: active
Created: 2025-09-02 22:55:52
Updated: 2025-09-02 22:55:52
Refresh images now