Care guide at a glance
Xiphophorus variatus
Description
A variatus platy in a multicoloured Hawaii pattern of yellow, orange and blue. Slimmer than the common platy and tolerant of cooler water.
Feeding
Omnivorous with a genuine vegetable requirement. Quality flake with spirulina, algae wafers and frozen daphnia or brine shrimp.
Compatibility
Peaceful, sturdy and one of the best community livebearers. Keep more females than males. Mixes well with most calm community fish.
Behaviour and personality
Busy and constantly in view. Slightly larger and more slender than the standard platy.
Before you buy
Tolerates cooler water than the standard platy and suits a subtropical or unheated setup. Breeds readily in mixed-sex groups.
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