Origin: Mexico

Temp: 64-77

Swimming Zone: Middle

pH: 7.0-8.2 dGH: 10-25

Feeding: (Omnivore) Eats all standard aquarium foods, likes to have some vegtable matter in thier diet

Breeding: A livebearer, very easy to spawn, not an aggressive fry eater

Temperament: Friendly and easy going

Adult Size: Up to 2 in (5 cm)

Comments: A beautiful fish. Easy to keep and spawn. Very undemanding. Comes in a multitude of colors. Highly regarded by all aquarists. It's name, Platy, is pronounced play - tee, not plat - ee.