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Platy
Selectively bredCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Tuxedo Platy

A variant of Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)

Tuxedo Platy

A pattern morph with the rear half to two-thirds of the body in solid black, contrasting a colored (often red or yellow) front. Long-established designer line.

Keeper tips for this variant

The black 'tuxedo' can creep with age; cull for clean color demarcation if line-breeding.

This page covers the Tuxedo 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 PlatyMarigold / Sunburst Platy