Yellow Banana Platy

Yellow Banana Platy

The Yellow Banana Platy is a bright and cheerful livebearer known for its vibrant banana-yellow coloration. Its bold color stands out beautifully against green plants and darker aquascapes.

Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Yellow Banana Platies are an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced fish keepers. They are active swimmers, readily accept a variety of foods, and adapt well to a wide range of aquarium conditions.

Scientific Name: Usually sold as Xiphophorus variatus; many aquarium platy strains include X. maculatus ancestry
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Adult Size: Approximately 2–2.75 inches (females are larger)
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Temperature: 68–79°F
pH: 7.0–8.2 (prefers moderately hard, alkaline water)
Diet: Omnivore
Water Level: Middle to Top
Breeding: Livebearer / Easy to breed

Yellow Banana Platies do well in groups and can be kept with other peaceful community fish. When keeping males and females together, a ratio of approximately 1 male to 2–3 females is recommended to help reduce stress on the females.

For healthy growth and vibrant yellow coloration, provide a varied diet of quality flakes or pellets supplemented with foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and vegetable-based or spirulina foods.

Please note: Coloration, fin shape, and markings naturally vary between individual fish. The fish you receive may look a little different from others of the same variety.

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