Variatus Platy

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Latin Name: Xiphophorus variatus
Common Name(s): Variatus Platy
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Peaceful Livebearer
pH: 7.0 - 8.0
Adult Full Size: 2.5”
Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons
Plant Safe: Yes
Foods: Tropical Flakes, Micro Wafers, Brine Shrimp

Description: The Variatus Platy has an awesome gradient of red to yellow on its body with distinct black markings. 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.