Sunset Platy

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Latin Name: Xiphophorus variatus
Common Name(s): Sunset Platy
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Peaceful Livebearer
pH: 7.0 - 8.0
Adult Full Size: 2"
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Plant Safe: Yes
Foods: Chromo Flakes, Brine Shrimp, Micro-Wafers

Description: The Sunset Platy is named after the gradient of red to yellow on its body. These fish are peaceful, but as livebearers they can rapidly reproduce in the tank. We recommend a mixture of two females for every male in the tank to keep stress on the females lower.