Description
Variatus platies are a hardy livebearer from the rivers of Mexico and Central America. Growing to around 6cm, this high fin form carries a noticeably taller dorsal fin than the standard platy, and they come in a range of colours, so a group will rarely look uniform.
Special requirements: Keep in groups, with two or three females to every male, as males will pester a lone female constantly. They are livebearers and will breed readily in a community tank without any encouragement, so expect fry to appear. They prefer slightly hard, alkaline water, which suits most UK tap water well, and will graze on algae alongside normal feeding.
Tank compatibility & care
Ordering livestock
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