Mix Pintail Platy

The Mix Pintail Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a diverse assortment of various platy varieties all featuring the distinctive pintail characteristic. This mixed collection includes platies of different colors and patterns, each with the unique pointed tail extension that gives the pintail variety its name. Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Platy Mix Pintail groups add both color variety and elegant finnage to any community aquarium. Each fish combines the pintail feature with different color variations, creating a fascinating and diverse display.

Care Sheet – Platy Mix Pintail (Xiphophorus maculatus)

Temperament

• Peaceful, active, and social

• Best kept in groups with mixed genders or single-sex groups

Adult Size

• 2–2.5 inches (with pointed tail extensions)

Minimum Tank Size

• 10 gallons for a small group

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 70–80°F

• pH: 7.0–8.0 (prefers slightly alkaline water)

• Hardness: Moderate to hard (10–20 dGH)

• Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm

• Nitrate: <20–30 ppm

Diet

• Omnivorous

• Feed a varied diet:

  • High-quality flakes or small pellets

  • Frozen or live foods: brine shrimp, daphnia

  • Vegetable matter

• Feed small amounts 1–2 times daily

Behavior & Compatibility

• Excellent for peaceful community tanks

• Compatible with:

  • Other livebearers, small tetras, rasboras

  • Corydoras and other peaceful bottom dwellers

  • Peaceful shrimp and snails

• Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species

Aquarium Setup

• Planted tanks with open swimming space

• Gentle water flow to avoid damaging delicate tail extensions

• Moderate lighting to showcase various colors

• Clean, well-maintained water

Care Level

• Easy

• Very hardy and beginner-friendly

Lifespan

• 2–3 years with proper care

Special Notes

• Colorful mix of various pintail platy varieties

• Each fish features distinctive pointed tail extension

• Males typically display more pronounced pintail characteristic

• Breed readily in home aquariums