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<b>Common Names:</b> Platy, Moonfish, Southern Platyfish
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Xiphophorus maculatus</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Poeciliidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 7.0-8.2 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 64-77°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 10-25 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 3-5 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 2 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 10g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> A livebearer and is capable of reproducing at three to four months of age.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Peaceful
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Angelfish, Bettas, Cory Cats, Danios, Discus, Gouramis, Guppies, Hatchets, Killifish, Loaches, Mollies, Platies, Plecos, Rainbowfish, Rasboras, Swordtails, Tetras
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> A densely planted with hardy plants like Java Fern and Java Moss.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b>
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