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Platy Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Platys

June 21, 2014 by Robert Brand 164 Comments

Platy Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons (45 Litres) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 7-8.5 pH and Medium to Hard Temperature: 20-26 °C (68-79 °F) Maximum Size: 2 1/2 Inches (6 cm) The common platy (Xiphophorus), also known as the southern platyfish or mickey mouse platy is a small, popular live-bearing fish. It is native to North America and Central America and can … [Read more...] about Platy Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Platys

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