Wagtail Platy

Xiphophorus maculatus var. Wagtail

The Wagtail Platy stands out for the sharp contrast between its colored body (often fire red) and all its fins black as coal. Very easy to breed, it is an omnivorous shredder and a serial reproducer. Unfortunately, its hardiness is often its doom: it is placed in uncycled micro-aquariums or with plant soils that nullify the water's minerals. Without calcium and hard water, its kidneys shut down and it dies agonizingly.

Family: Poeciliidae
Origin: Variante selezionata. Nord e Centro America.
Tank use: Used in 0 tanks

Temperature

20 °C - 26 °C

7 - 8

Water type

Freshwater

Tank level

All levels

Adult size

6 cm

Description

Continuous Harassment (The Harem Futile Deaf Mute):

The Wagtail male gives no peace. If you put 1 male and 1 female, the poor female will hide under the filter to avoid being harassed 24 hours a day. She will die of stress. You are obliged to buy at least 3 females to disperse the male's attention.

Care and observations

The Active Soil Condemnation (Zero KH Futile Blind):

If you set up the aquarium with Japanese "active soils" to grow a lawn, you will kill your Platys. These soils absorb calcium carbonates breaking down the fish's defenses. The Platys will begin to scratch themselves (Flashing) against the decorations until they are flayed alive, victims of osmotic shock. Tap water and inert gravel are the only salvation.

Fish profile

Temperament: Vivace, rincorre le femmine incessantemente.
Diet: Onnivoro. Richiede alta percentuale di materiale vegetale.
Tank level: All levels
Adult size: 6 cm
GH: 10 dGH - 25 dGH
KH: n/a
TDS: n/a
Conductivity: n/a

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