The Southern Platyfish is a tropical fish of the family Caddisfish (Caddisfiidae) in the order Caddisfiidae, genus Cushiphorus, native to the United Mexican States and the Republic of Guatemala in North and Central America. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the Southern Platyfish and how to keep them.
What is Southern Platyfish?
The Southern Platyfish is a tropical fish in the family Cydidacea (Cydidae), genus Cyclophorus. Southern Platyfish originate from the United Mexican States and the Republic of Guatemala in North and Central America.The body color of Southern Platyfish varies by species. Details of each species are described in the following sections. Southern platyfish are commonly known by the abbreviated name "platy". Some specialty stores often sell them under "platy". Southern platyfish also has another name, "moonfish," so in rare cases it may be sold under the name moonfish.
*In the section on types of Southern Platyfish, the description is given under the name of platy.
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How to Keep Southern Platyfish
Southern Platyfish can be an easy breed to keep. The life span of the Southern Platyfish is approximately 1-2 years. Their body size is about 5 to 6 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer slightly alkaline to neutral water quality, especially at a pH of 7.0 to 8.0. Southern Platyfish are classified as tropical fish, so if kept in Japan, they require a heater in winter.
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Types of Southern Platyfish
Red Platy.
The Red Platy, as the name suggests, is a platy whose entire body is red. It is a well-known species among platies. The Blue Platy, for example, is a platy that is named after its body color, just like the Red Platy.
Mickey Mouse Platy
The Mickey Mouse Platy has a silhouette of the famous character Mickey Mouse at the base of its tail. The Mickey Mouse Platy is especially popular among women and children.
Sunset Platy
The sunset platy has an orange frontal body color that gradually turns black around the center of the body, and the color of the tail becomes black. The orange (sunset) to black (night) transition gives the platy its name, "sunset. Sunset platies have been popular among platy species for a long time, and many people have kept them.
Helmet Prati
Helmeted platy will be the species in which all parts of the body except the head and abdomen are dyed black. Only the head is often not black, giving it its name because of its helmet-like pattern. The black areas sometimes have shiny blue scales, depending on the individual.
Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
Regarding mixed swimming, first of all, Southern Platyfish have a mild temperament. Therefore, if the breed with which they are mixed is territorial or aggressive, the Southern Platyfish may be attacked, resulting in injury or even illness due to stress.Recommended species for mixing with the Southern Platyfish are small fish such as Neon Tetras, Carassines, and red fin fish. When mixing them with medium-sized tropical fish, please make sure to create a hiding place for the Southern Platyfish by adding water plants to prevent it from being chased and injuring itself.
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Points about spawning
Many people who keep Southern Platyfish want to breed them. Breeding Southern Platyfish is relatively easy if you keep a large number of them in an aquarium. To distinguish between male and female Southern Platyfish, males have a copulatory organ (gonopodium) near their rear fins, while females have a more rounded body than males.Then, once you are sure that the male and female are in the right place, it is the water plants to attach the eggs to. We recommend water plants such as Willow Moss and Lyssia as good breeding plants for Southern Platyfish. The eggs are very small, so check the surface of the aquatic plants daily, and if you find any eggs, place them first in a separate aquarium from the adults. After they hatch, it is important to feed them several times a day as you would any other tropical fish.
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What to look for when keeping Southern Platyfish
Southern Platyfish are recommended for their ease of keeping and for mixed swimming. It is especially recommended for beginners and those who are not very familiar with tropical fish. This is because, as represented by the "Mickey Mouse Platy", it has a friendly appearance and the silhouette of a fish that is generally imagined, so it can be kept without feeling uncomfortable.In addition, since there is a wide range of species that can be mixed, it may be possible to accommodate a later desire to keep a different species. Since there are many varieties of Southern Platyfish, some specialty stores may sell some varieties and others may not. If you have a chance to see Southern Platyfish at a specialty store, we recommend that you take a look.