Blue Butterfly Platy

Blue Butterfly Platy, a vibrant, selectively bred livebearer with beautiful metallic blue tones and delicate tail patterning:

🐟 Blue Butterfly Platy Care Card

Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus
Common Names: Blue Butterfly Platy, Butterfly Tail Platy
Origin: Central America (wild-type); Butterfly = captive-bred color morph

🌡️ Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
💧 pH Range: 7.0–8.2
🧪 Hardness: 10–25 dGH
🐟 Tank Size: 10+ gallons (20+ gallons preferred for groups)
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – high-quality flakes, spirulina, algae wafers, live/frozen foods
👨👩👧👦 Temperament: Peaceful and social; excellent for community tanks
🌿 Environment: Planted tanks with swimming space and gentle current

⚠️ Tips:

• Easy to care for—great for beginners.
• Will breed readily if males and females are housed together.
• Bright lighting enhances their iridescent blue coloration.
• Keep in small groups for social health and activity.