Class:

Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Order:

Cyprinodontiformes (rivulines, killifishes and live bearers)

Family:

Poeciliidae (Livebearers)

Scientific Name:

Xiphophorus maculatus (Gunther 1866)

Common Name:

Southern Platyfish

Regional Location:

Central/South American

Temperament:

Community

Swimming Habbits:

None

Food Requirements:

Omnivourous

Maximum Fish Size:

5cm 2in

Sexually Mature:

3 - 5 months

Aquascaping:

All

Aquarium Lighting:

Bright

Water Temperature:

24C^o 75F^o

Water pH:

6,7 Very Slightly Acidic

Water Hardness:

Moderately hard 12dH 214ppm

Reproduction:

Livebearer

Fecundity:

Incubation Period:

4 - 6 weeks

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