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Xiphophorus variatus (an old GDR strain) & Limia vittata.
Two species of livebearers kept together in a single tank. The combination works perfectly; even the fry of both species are left completely undisturbed.
This variable platy (Xiphophorus variatus) features two male phenotypes: one with a red tail and one with a yellow tail. In both phenotypes, the dorsal fin is yellow.
Limia vittata originates from Cuba. They are kept at room temperature, which suits both species just fine. During the warmer months, they can also be kept outdoors, though the platy is significantly more resilient if the water temperature drops below 18°C. All Limia species (including this one) are best kept at room temperature or higher. During the favorable season, I keep many of my fish outdoors, as they are well equipped to handle temperature fluctuations; something they also encounter in the wild. In fact, for many species, a degree of fluctuation in water temperature is actually healthy, a perspective that often runs counter to the advice typically given at pet stores.
Sorry for the typo in the title...:
Two species of livebearers kept together in a single tank. The combination works perfectly; even the fry of both species are left completely undisturbed.
This variable platy (Xiphophorus variatus) features two male phenotypes: one with a red tail and one with a yellow tail. In both phenotypes, the dorsal fin is yellow.
Limia vittata originates from Cuba. They are kept at room temperature, which suits both species just fine. During the warmer months, they can also be kept outdoors, though the platy is significantly more resilient if the water temperature drops below 18°C. All Limia species (including this one) are best kept at room temperature or higher. During the favorable season, I keep many of my fish outdoors, as they are well equipped to handle temperature fluctuations; something they also encounter in the wild. In fact, for many species, a degree of fluctuation in water temperature is actually healthy, a perspective that often runs counter to the advice typically given at pet stores.
Sorry for the typo in the title...:
