How big do Dalmatian platys get?

Maximum Size: In aquariums Platys can grow to be about 2.5″ long, including their tails. Behaviors: Most Platys are very active swimmers, and chase each other, but are rarely too aggressive.

Is a Platy a Molly?

The main difference between a Platy and a Molly is that they belong to different species. The Molly is from the Poecilia family and the Platy from the genus Xiphophorus which means they cannot interbreed. If you wish to learn what makes up the Molly and Platy family and how to tell them apart, please read on.

What is the rarest type of Platy?

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.

What size tank do Dalmation mollies need?

Tank Size. Thanks to their small size, mollies do just fine in small and medium-sized aquariums. Most molly fish can live happily in a tank size as small as 10 gallons. That tank size recommendation is suitable enough for up to four mollies, although a larger tank is always appreciated if you have some extra space.

How many Dalmatian mollies can I put in a 10 gallon tank?

Ideally, you should have a 10-gallon aquarium for a molly fish. Depending on the species, you may add up to four mollies to the tank. For Sailfins and other larger mollies, however, you’ll need to arrange a 30-gallon aquarium. To live comfortably, each extra molly will require about 3 additional gallons.

Should I get mollies or platies?

One of the biggest differences in them are physical traits. Mollies are sleeker than Platies, and Mollies have a mouth that faces upwards. They also have different tank requirements, diets, and ways of bearing fry. One thing they do have in common, though, is the fact that they’re both very easy to care for.

Can you put platys with mollies?

Which Fish Can Live with Mollies? Choose molly fish tank mates that also enjoy hard, alkaline conditions. This includes other livebearers like guppies and platies, tank raised tetras and barbs, danios, and even african cichlids (so long as they are peaceful species).

Can platys be kept with Betta?

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 is a Dalmation Molly?

Dalmatian Mollies are white with irregular black spots and blotches. The intensity and pattern of the black markings varies between specimens; some may be mostly white, others mostly black. Livebearers are fish that give birth to live, free-swimming babies instead of laying eggs.