Live Animals

Assorted Platy Medium

Live Animals

Assorted Platy Medium

Item: PSI00638
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SKU: 19300043
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Description

Product Description

Platys are available in a variety of colors and thrive in a community aquarium setting. With their active behavior, Platys make a great choice for many aquariums. Best kept in trios or in larger groups, Platys will often breed and give live birth in the home aquarium. Gentle in nature, these fish can be kept with a variety of other species.

  • Life expectancy is 3 to 4 years.
  • Max size is 2 - 3 inches

Learn more about caring for fish

Feeding Instructions

Feed a small amount of community fish food daily

Ingredients


Habitat and Care

Habitat and Care

  • Tank requirements: Best kept in groups of three or more, a filtered 5 gallon aquarium is the minimum acceptable size.
  • Owner experience level = Beginner
  • Introduction to tank: Add to well established aquarium. Remove excess babies on a regular basis.
  • Décor: Adaptable to a variety of décor
  • Water conditions: Stable. Can tolerate parameters from slightly acidic to alkaline.
  • Cleaning: 25% of the aquarium water should be vacuumed and replaced each week
  • Additional information: Use conditioner for tap water

  • Product Description

    Platys are available in a variety of colors and thrive in a community aquarium setting. With their active behavior, Platys make a great choice for many aquariums. Best kept in trios or in larger groups, Platys will often breed and give live birth in the home aquarium. Gentle in nature, these fish can be kept with a variety of other species.

    • Life expectancy is 3 to 4 years.
    • Max size is 2 - 3 inches

    Learn more about caring for fish

    Feeding Instructions

    Feed a small amount of community fish food daily

    Habitat and Care

  • Tank requirements: Best kept in groups of three or more, a filtered 5 gallon aquarium is the minimum acceptable size.
  • Owner experience level = Beginner
  • Introduction to tank: Add to well established aquarium. Remove excess babies on a regular basis.
  • Décor: Adaptable to a variety of décor
  • Water conditions: Stable. Can tolerate parameters from slightly acidic to alkaline.
  • Cleaning: 25% of the aquarium water should be vacuumed and replaced each week
  • Additional information: Use conditioner for tap water
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