Variable Platyfish (Xiphophorus variatus)

Familie: Poeciliidae

Variable Platyfish (Xiphophorus variatus) ist ein Poeciliidae aus South America; etwa 5.2–7.7 cm bei 15–25 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
15–25 °C
pH
7–8
GH-Härte
9–19 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
5.2–7.7 cm
Mindestaquarium
71 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Easy-going community fish with lively breeding
Herkunft
南美洲

Artübersicht

Poeciliidae species Xiphophorus variatus comes from 南美洲. Hardy, productive and unpretentious — the gateway fish that still deserves decent water. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 5.2–7.7 cm. Loose colonies; heavy planting shelters the fry. Stable warm water, floating plants and regular small feeds cover 90% of its needs. Maintain 15–25 °C at pH 7–8. Water quality and diet matter more than décor.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
Strömung
Still to gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate oxygen levels

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Fine sand and gravel
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood and smooth stones
Pflanzen
Hardy common aquarium plants

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Loose colonies; heavy planting shelters the fry
Fütterung
Unfussy — quality flakes, some greens, occasional treats
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Other peaceful community fish — Ignore the endless fry
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Fin-nippers — Constant harassment exhausts females

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Subtle external differences
Fortpflanzungsart
Livebearer — females deliver 20–100 fry every few weeks