Xiphophorus maculatus Popular name Platy.Origin Mexico and Guatemala.Size 2 inches.Appearance This species is shorter and chunkier than X. helleri,and does not bear a sword. Numerous varieties and hybrids with helleri and X. variatus have been developed. Some of the most popular are Red, Gold, Blue, Black, Tuxedo, Moon, Comet, Redwag, Yellow-wag, and Bleeding Heart. Like the X. variatuls, the maculatus Platies have been bred in all color varieties with elongated fins. These are called “Topsails.” Varieties with black fins are called “Wags,Behavior Its size, attractive colors, peaceful disposition, and algae nibbling habit make it an ideal community fish.Feeding, Water conditions, Sexing, Breeding Same as for other livebearers. A good-sized female produces 25 to 80 young.Recommeneded feeding system Aquaze Tropical.

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