What is the rarest platy fish?

Neon Gold Calico This variety is very rare, but also absolutely gorgeous. Their heads are an orange color that bleeds into an iridescent yellow/gold on their bodies. They are then flecked with a random smattering of black flecks and blotches.

How many Platies fish should be kept together?

How many platies should be kept together? A group of three to six platies is a good starting point. As with most livebearers, the males constantly want to mate, so try to keep at least two females for every one male to give the girls a break.

How big do red platys get?

Average adult size: 1 inch (2.5 cm) – females are larger than males.

How many Platies can you have in a 55 gallon tank?

How Many Platies In A Tank?

Size of the Tank Number of Platy Fish
30 Gallon 20 male, or 12 female
40 Gallon 26 male, or 16 female
55 Gallon 36 male, or 22 female
60 Gallon 40 male, or 24 female

Can platys breed with guppies?

Guppies and platies are two different families. Guppies are from the Poeciliidae family, while platies are from the Xiphophorus. This means, guppies and platies can’t crossbreed, so no matter how hard you would like to have a guppy platy hybrid, it is impossible.

Can platy fish live with bettas?

Yes, Betta fish can be kept in the same aquarium as Platies. Both fish are peaceful and require very similar water parameters and both species of fish will eat the same food. Also, as Platies are a livebearing species of fish, keeping a Betta in the same tank will help the Platy population under control.

What fish can you mix with platys?

Barbs are as a whole good tank mates for Platies because both are hardy omnivores that are inexpensive and easy to find and breed. However the CHerry Barb is more like a Tetra in many respects. Unlike some of their cousins (Tiger Barbs, Tinfoil Barbs, etc) Cherry Barbs are very shy fish.

Can 2 male platys live together?

I have kept all male platies together (as part of a peaceful community tank) and they do quite well. The only times I’ve seen aggression from them was when there was a female with them. As others have said, individual fish do have individual personalities. There is always that chance.

Are platies easy to keep?

The two most common species are Southern platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) and Variatus platy (Xiphophorus variatus). As most other species from the Poeciliidae family, platies are great fish for both beginners and experienced aquarists. They are easy to keep and breed and their potential is great.

Can goldfish live with platys?

Though it might seem strange to recommend a small livebearer for a goldfish tank, Platies are chunky enough to avoid being eaten. They’re also placid and unlikely to nip at your goldfish.

Can platies live with bettas?

Can you keep all female platies?

Can You Keep Just Female Platies? Yes, keeping an all-female Platy tank is a great idea. This is easier and better than having the all-male tank.