Mixed MM Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)
Description
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The Mixed MM Platies are a beautiful, easy to care for, vibrant and hardy option for the beginner hobbyist. Males will be smaller and more brightly colored than the females. They prefer to be added to added to planted aquariums. Platies are peaceful fish that will do great in community tanks. Be aware that these are livebearers so when adding females and males that you can end up with more than when you started. They can begin reproducing at just four months of age. They are omnivores and will eat just about anything you offer including flakes, pellets and frozen foods.
- - Care Level: Easy
- - Temperament: Peaceful
- - Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
- - Max Size: 2"
- - Diet: Omnivore
- - Add to a planted aquarium
Specifications
SKU | 3935354 |
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Primary Brand | Petco Freshwater Fish |
Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Live Animal
Max water Temp | 82 F |
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Pet Max Length | 2 IN |
Water Parameters-DKH Min | 12 |
Special Diet | Omnivore |
Water Parameters-PH Min | 7 |
Temperament | Community |
Care Level | Easy |
Pet Min Length | 1.5 IN |
Water Parameters-DKH Max | 30 |
Water Parameters-PH Max | 8.3 |
Scientific Name | Xiphophorus maculatus |
Min Water Temp | 72 F |
Environment | Freshwater |
Native To | Central and South America |
Additional Features
Personalized Item flag | No |
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Item Dimensions
Length | 1.5 IN |
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ACCLIMATION: Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. For new aquariums, adding new fish slowly helps to properly develop the nitrogen cycle, which creates a safe environment for your aquatic pets. A bacteria booster may also help develop a new aquarium for your new fish. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried, and frozen food, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller, unfiltered aquariums.