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Platy
Selectively bredUncommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Marigold / Sunburst Platy

A variant of Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)

Marigold / Sunburst Platy

Representative Platyphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A bright yellow-to-orange line with translucent fins, a slightly less common but striking selectively bred form.

Keeper tips for this variant

Pale yellow morphs show fin nip and ammonia stress readily; keep nitrates low for best clarity of color.

This page covers the Marigold / Sunburst Platy variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Platy

Other Livebearers variants

Wild-type PlatyRed Wag / Red PlatyMickey Mouse PlatySunset / Coral PlatyTuxedo Platy