How Big Do Platys Get?
The Platy (Xiphophorus Maculatus) Grows to a Maximum Overall Length of 7.0 Cm (2.8 In). Sexual Dimorphism Is Slight, the Male's Caudal Fin Being More Pointed...
The platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) grows to a maximum overall length of 7.0 cm (2.8 in). Sexual dimorphism is slight, the male's caudal fin being more pointed. The anal fin of the male fish has evolved into a gonopodium, a stick-shaped organ used for reproduction. The female southern platyfish's anal fin is fan-shaped.
How many platies should be kept together?
How many platies should be kept together? A group of three to six platies is a good starting point. As with most livebearers, the males constantly want to mate, so try to keep at least two females for every one male to give the girls a break.
How many platies Can I put in a 10 gallon tank?
A 10 gallon tank is big enough for a group of 5 adult platies to live in and enjoy a healthy habitat.
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