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Male
| Family: |
Poeciliidae |
| Species: |
Xiphophorus milleri |
| Common Name: |
Catemaco Platy,Catemaco Platyfish. |
| Size: |
Up to 1.2 inches (3cm) Females larger than males. |
| Habitat: |
Central America: Papaloapan ecoregion in Mexico. |
| Min Tank Size: |
20" ten gallon (37.9 Litre). |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, not demanding, flake frozen or live.
Supplement with green material. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, prefers conspecific company. Keep one male with several females. |
| Water: |
Temperature 75 - 82°F (24 - 28°C); pH 7.3-7.7
dH range: 4 - 15 |
| Care: |
Well planted and well lit aquarium, with no large
tank mates. |
| Communities: |
Good. |
| Suitability: |
Good for all. |
Female
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