Parrot Platy - Xiphophorus variatus
  • easy propagation
  • suitable for community tanks
  • suitable for beginners
  • eats algae

Parrot Platy - Xiphophorus variatus

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Parrot Platy - Xiphophorus variatus
The great colored parrot platies mix up a community aquarium visually great. Especially with his peers in the shoal he gives an impressive picture. The uncomplicated keeping and care make it very popular especially with beginners, since it can be easily propagated. - Garnelio
Features
Difficulty: 1 - Simple
Final size: 4-8 cm
with shrimps?: with dwarf shrimps, offspring is eaten
with dwarf crabs?: Yes
with snails/shells?: Yes
Planting possible?: Yes
Visual effect: Especially colorful
Diet: omnivorous - omnivorous
Fish group: Tooth carp
Water values: Hard water
Pelvic region: Top
Breeding: simply
Aquarium size: 54 l (approx. 60cm)
Origin: Central America
Temperature: 20-25 °C
Description

Another great color form among the Platys is the Parrot Platy, which belongs to the species Xiphophorus variatus. The wild form originates from Central America. The parrot platy has a golden to yellow ground color with an orange abdomen, which extends over the tail fin. Partly it can show vertical fine green lines. is known. Just because of its great color, easy care and trouble-free propagation, it is excellent also for beginners.

Like other Platy species the Xiphophorus variatus belongs to the popular family of viviparous toothcarps. The natural biotope of this platy, also called the variable mirror platy, consists of stagnant water, but also weakly flowing streams, in which it inhabits the weedy shore zones. The parrot platy is also related to the mirror platy (Xiphophorus maculatus), as well as the swordtails (Xiphophorus helleri), so that these species should better not be kept together, as they can possibly crossbreed. Also the mollies and guppies, which are very popular in aquaristics, are related to them, but hybridization is not to be feared here.

Male parrot platies reach a size of about 4 cm, the females, however, up to 6. Also, the females are generally rather round, the males have a gonopodium- an elongated sex organ on the hind abdomen, which has been remodeled from the anal fin. Females carry about 3.5 weeks and release live young. During this process, the larvae develop in eggs in their abdomen and are born there as well. Since they sometimes run the risk of being eaten by their own parents or other predators in the aquarium, the aquarium should be well planted so they can hide. They can be raised well with fine dust food or infusoria.

Parrot Platies are extremely sociable and social animals, so they should definitely be kept in a group. We therefore recommend a group size of at least 10 of these great animals. In a  aquarium with at least 54 liters, rather more, you can keep them excellently, if this has soft to medium hard water. Ideal are a total hardness (GH) of 5 to 25 ° dGH and a KH between 5 to 20 °dKH, as well as a pH of 7-8.5 and a temperature of 18 to 28 °C. As in their habitat, they like heavy weed growth in the form of various aquatic plants, which still leaves them enough room to swim.

Like most platies, the Parrot Platy is great to socialize with other peaceful fish. They can even be kept together with others of their species, which of course can interbreed, again creating great new colors and a colorful mix. Tetras, danios and loricariids are well suited in a community aquarium, but so are larger shrimp, such as the popular amano shrimp or the fan shrimp. Dwarf shrimp species that reproduce well are also suitable, provided they have sufficient hiding places and retreats. However, crayfish are not suitable, as they like to chase the Platy.

The omnivorous Parrot Platy can be optimally fed in the aquarium with commercial granulated food, dry food or food flakes for omnivorous ornamental fish. From time to time, the not very picky gourmets may also be given treats in the form of live or frozen food such as Tubifexwhite, black or red Mosquito larvae, as well as Daphnia, Grindalworms or Artemia get. As algae and aufwuchsfresser they keep the Aqurium not only clean, but eat also gladly times soft vegetables as for example soaked Zucchini chips or Pumpkin chips, or also with Algae leaves.

Our food recommendation: The fragrant NatureHolic Guppyfeed  was tailor-made for the needs of guppies and other viviparous fish in the aquarium. In addition to high-quality animal ingredients, it also contains vegetable components that benefit guppies & co. The soft granules protect the sensitive mouth of the viviparous from injuries caused by hard food grains and provide the fish with a natural feeding experience.

Our plant recommendation: For planting, use NatureHolic InVitros. These are free of snails, planarians and other unwanted co-inhabitants. Also free of algae spores, bacteria and fungi.

Expert Tip: We recommend for fish keeping the NatureHolic 3 Phase Liquid. The care set offers the best all-round protection for your animals. It ensures optimal conditions for successful breeding and keeping.

Profile
Scientific name: Xiphophorus maculatus
German Name: Papgeia platy
Difficulty level: for beginners
Origin/Distribution: Central America
Coloration: Base color golden yellow, abdomen and caudal fin orange
Age expectation approx. 3 years
Water parameters: GH 5 to 25, KH 5 to 20, pH 7 to 8.5, temperature 18 to 28 °C
Tank size: 54 l and up
Food Omnivorous: algae and growth, granules, flakes, frozen food, green food and vegetables
Breeding very easy
Behavior very peaceful
Group size at least 10 animals
Further information Ten typical aquarium fish for beginners and alternatives to them, Tips for acclimating fish to the aquarium, Feeding aquarium fish properly - cheap food and what it can do
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Question: "Ich plane ein 240l-Becken als Platy Artenbecken (plus einige Amanos). Wie viele Platys würdet ihr empfehlen, wenns es gern eher viele Fische sein dürfen, aber natürlich nicht problematisch werden soll? Danke und liebe Grüße"

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Hallo Mathias, vielen Dank für deine Frage! Du kannst hier bis zu 80 Platys halten, je nach Filteranlage. Wir empfehlen nicht mehr als 25 auf einmal einzusetzen wenn das Becken vorher leer war. 

Question: "Sind alle gelb rot oder gibt es verschiedene Farben? Wenn dann welche?"

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from Kevin (Garnelio)

Der Papageienplaty hat die abgebildete Farbe. Wenn du andere Farben suchst, schau dir doch mal die weiteren Platys an, die wir im Shop haben. Liebe Grüße, Kevin

Question: "Moin, ich würde gerne fragen ob bei den Tieren eine Geschlechterauswahl möglich ist. Mfg "

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Ein Aussuchen ist leider nicht möglich, wir versenden gemischt geschlechtlich.

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