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Southern Platyfish

class: Actinopterygiigenus: Xiphophorusorder: Cyprinodontiformesfamily: Poeciliidaephylum: Chordata

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Store Availability

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Not currently in stock in nearby partner stores.

Care Requirements

Diet

Omnivore

Temp. Range

22°C - 28°C

Lifespan

3-4 years

Habitat

Tropical Freshwater Aquarium

Space Needed

Minimum 40 litres for a small group

ph

7.0 - 8.3

water hardness

10 - 25 dGH

Highly prolific livebearer that breeds easily in home aquariums; benefits from a higher ratio of females to males to reduce breeding stress.

Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
IchthyophthiriasisFin RotVelvet DiseaseLivebearer Disease
Toxic To
Copper sulfateHigh ammonia levels

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