Xiphophorus milleri

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Catemaco Platy
Catemaco Platy
Species Xiphophorus milleri
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 45.425 liters
45,424.941 mL

12 US Gallons (45.4L)

Size 5.08 cm

1-2 " (2.5-5.1cm)

pH 7.3 - 7.7
Temp. 297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

6-10

Stocking Ratio 1:3 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

3-5 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Catemaco Platyfish, Catemaco Platy, Catemaco Livebearer

[edit] Sexing

Males will have a gonopodium present, females will be broader.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

Facts about Xiphophorus milleri
Availability Uncommon
Common name Catemaco Platy
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Poeciliidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 2 in (5.08 cm)  +
Maximum age 5  +
Maximum hardness 10  +
Maximum pH 7.7  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 12 US Gallon (45.425 liters, 45,424.941 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 7.3  +
Minimum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Scientific name Xiphophorus milleri
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