Xiphophorus sp.

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Balloon Platy
Balloon Platy
Species	Xiphophorus sp.
Difficulty	Easy
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size	10.16 cm 2-4 " (5.1-10.2cm)
pH	7.2 - 7.5
Temp.	295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:3 M:F
Availability	Common
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	3-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Balloon Platy

[edit] Sexing

Males have a gonopodium.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Peaceful shoalers that get along with most other types of fish. Will crossbreed with other Platy types.

[edit] Diet

Not a fussy eater, will eat most foods including pellets, flake, and live foods.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Well planted with plenty of open swimming space.

[edit] Behaviour

Peaceful shoalers.

[edit] Identification

The Balloon Platy is a mutation of the regular Platy, Xiphophorus maculatus. They have a shorter stunted body which makes them appear more rounded, like a balloon. This stunting can lead to them being prone to swimbladder problems.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase - Regular Platy