Description

The BBUMBLEBEE PLATYBUMBLEBEE PLATYumblebee Platy, Xiphophorus maculatus, is a species of freshwater fish (live-bearer) that is closely related to the green swordtail (X. helleri). They make a great addition to a community tank to add a unique splash of black and light yellow like its namesake (Bumblebee).

Males and females can be distinguished in a few ways, the main being the presence of a gonopodium (stick shaped reproductive organ), males will also have a slightly pointed caudal fin.

The Bumblebee Platy can reach a max length of around 3.5 inches.

We feed our fish a mix of frozen, live and prepared foods including daphnia, baby brine and cyclops. We also supplement their diet with a mix of Northfin Veggie and Community.

Our Tank Parameters

Ph: 7.0 to 8.0

Gh: 8 to 16

Kh: 4 to 7

TDS: 180 to 250

Temp: 72 to 80

Tank Recommendations

Plants: Guppy Grass, water sprite, java ferns

Other: Tank decorations to make fish comfortable