A Simple Yet Stunning Fish: The Platy

Aquarium fish are grouped in various categories.

- Manuel Yap

Most popular, I would say, are the live bearers. Of these, guppies, swordtails, mollies, and platys are the classic favorites.

My first experience with live bearers was with mollies. They are serene fish to have. I would say guppies are the most fashionable. Swordtails are dynamic, while platys are the underrated beauties. Why is that so? Platys are less active in motion and are smaller in size compared to mollies and swordtails. They are less striking than guppies in color and tail quality. However, when one experiences taking care of platys, one will then gain a different perspective on them.

In my experience, platy fish are sturdier than swordtails and guppies. When you watch the behavior of platys, you will discover much pleasant uniqueness in them. They are fish that a breeder can produce in different strains.

PLATYS ARE:

• Hardy

• Peaceful

• Easy to breed

• Come in a wide variety of colors and patterns

• Flexible in different tank set-ups such as

• Community

• Planted

• Single specie group

THE BASICS

Platys came from two related species of freshwater fish in the genus Xiphophorus , namely X. hellerii and X. maculates.