Platy is a common name of freshwater fish in the genus Xiphophorus

that lacks a "sword" at the bottom of their tails. Both species are livebearers, similar to other fish of the family Poeciliidae, such as the guppy and molly. Platies are native to the east coast of Central America and southern Mexico.

How long do platy fish live for?

Healthy platies can live up to 3-4 years when kept in optimal environments with clean water, low stress, and good nutrition.

Where do platys swim in the tank?

Platies spend most of their time swimming in small groups in the middle of the water column, among the plants and hiding between the floating leaves. They are not usually aggressive, but you might find that the males overwhelm the females if you don't keep the right ratios (more on this later).