Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for some the Platy, Xiphophorus maculatus

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Family:	Poeciliidae
Species:	Xiphophorus maculatus
Common Name:	Platy
Size:	1½ in (4 cm)
Habitat:	North and Central America: Ciudad Veracruz, Mexico to northern Belize
Min Tank Size:	20" ten gallon (37.9 Litre)
Diet:	Omnivorous eats live, flake, wafer, or frozen foods easily.
Behavior:	Peaceful, prefers conspecific company. Keep one male with several females.
Water:	Temperature range 68 to 79°F (20 to 26°C) pH range: 7.0 – 8.3; dH range: 10 - 28°
Care:	Easy, very hardy. Benefits from the addition of some aquarium salt.
Communities:	Excellent, do not keep with fish that will nip fins.
Suitability:	Excellent.
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