Ruby Nose Hi Fin Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)
Ruby Nose Hi Fin Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Ruby Nose Hi Fin Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)
Ruby Nose Hi Fin Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)
Description
Description
Difficulty: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Adult Size: 2–2.5 inches
Lifespan: 2–4 years
Origin: Captive-bred color/fin strain
Overview
The Ruby Nose Hi Fin Platy is a striking selectively bred livebearer featuring a brilliant ruby-red face, clean body coloration, and an elegant high dorsal fin. Hardy, social, and ideal for community tanks. Great for beginners and families, but also appreciated by advanced keepers for their coloration and active behavior.
Care Requirements
Tank Size
- 10 gallons minimum for a small group
- Best kept in groups of 4+
- Excellent for planted tanks
Water Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–26°C (72–79°F) |
| pH | 7.0–8.2 |
| Hardness | 10–25 dGH |
| Salinity | Optional small amount (1 tsp/gal) helps long-term robustness but not required |
Perfectly suited to Vancouver’s naturally hard/alkaline tap water.
Diet
Omnivore; very easy to feed.
Offer a variety of:
- High-quality flakes/pellets
- Spirulina-based foods
- Frozen brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms
- Blanched veggies (zucchini, spinach)
Enhance reds with carotenoid-based foods (e.g., krill flake).
Temperament & Tankmates
Very peaceful and active. Ideal tankmates:
- Guppies
- Mollies
- Swordtails
- Corydoras
- Tetras (non-nippy)
- Rasboras
- Dwarf gouramis
- Shrimp and snails (generally compatible)
Avoid:
- Tiger barbs
- Bettas with strong fin-nipping tendencies
- Larger aggressive cichlids
Breeding
One of the easiest livebearers to breed.
- Gestation: 4–6 weeks
- Litter size: 20–40 fry
- Parents may eat fry
- Provide:
- Floating plants (water lettuce, hornwort)
- Guppy grass
- Breeder boxes if raising intentionally
Females can store sperm for months.
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryLivebearers
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Species TypePlaties
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Water Temperature
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Minimum Tank Size10 Gallons
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Water pH LevelAlkaline, Neutral
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Habitat PreferenceHiding Spots, Planted Tanks
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BehaviourCommunity Fish
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