Emerald Sunrise Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)

Description:
The Emerald Sunrise Platy is a vibrant freshwater livebearer known for its stunning gradient of yellow and orange hues, transitioning from a golden body to a deeper red near the tail. Its shimmering scales can reflect hints of green under proper lighting, giving the "emerald" effect. This peaceful and hardy fish makes an excellent choice for community aquariums.

Size:
Up to 2.5 inches (6 cm)

Aquarium Size:
A minimum of 10 gallons is recommended for a small group, though larger tanks help promote better stability and accommodate breeding colonies.

Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 72°F to 82°F (22°C to 28°C)

• pH: 6.8 to 8.0

• Hardness: Moderate to hard

Temperament:
Emerald Sunrise Platies are peaceful community fish, ideal for mixed-species aquariums. They rarely display aggression and thrive in calm setups.

Group Size:
Best kept in groups of 5 or more. A ratio of 1 male to 2-3 females is recommended in mixed groups to prevent stress on the females.

Compatibility:
Emerald Sunrise Platies are highly compatible with other peaceful community fish such as guppies, mollies, corydoras catfish, and small tetras. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Diet:
Omnivorous. They thrive on a varied diet of high-quality flakes, pellets, and frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms. Occasional vegetable matter like blanched spinach or spirulina-based flakes can be offered.

Care Level:
Beginner. They are hardy and well-suited for novice aquarists due to their adaptability and ease of care.

Planted Aquarium:
Emerald Sunrise Platies do well in planted aquariums. Plants provide cover, reduce stress, and offer fry protection. They do not damage plants, making them ideal for live plant setups.

Invertebrate Compatibility:
Safe with peaceful invertebrates such as snails and larger shrimp species. However, small shrimp fry may be at risk of predation.

Additional Notes:
Emerald Sunrise Platies are livebearers, meaning they give birth to free-swimming fry. If breeding is not desired, consider keeping only males or providing plenty of plant cover to protect fry from predation.

Disclaimer:
Aquarium Arts cannot guarantee compatibility with your current fish or the fish you buy and cannot be held liable for fish lost due to aggression.