Hi Fin Platy
The hi fin platy also known as the moonfish or the southern platyfish is a hybrid fin variation of xiphophorus maculatus platy.
Hi fin platy. Because platys lack a swordtail the name simpson swordtail was dropped in favor of the more inclusive name hifin alternatively spelled hi fin. Species hifin gold platy xiphophorus maculatus variatus. Hifin platy fish have an elongated dorsal fin that makes them stand out from the rest of the platy varieties.
Per pair price is given. In terms of colors hifin platies display great variety and different patterns. Adult length 5cm females 4cm males temperature range 18 27 c.
About press copyright contact us creators advertise developers terms privacy policy safety how youtube works test new features press copyright contact us creators. As with other traits the hifin variation can be found in fish with a variety of different color patterns. Hi fin platy 160 00.
Reviews 0 there are no reviews yet. The platy is a fairly small but active fish that does well when kept in groups with others of the same species and with other small community fish. Hi fin platy quantity.
It was sold under the name simpson swordtail after its discoverers. This trait was originally introduced to the hobby in the early 60s found on fancy x. Current size 3cm 4cm.
Chewtheanyeangaquaticnpet chewtheanyeang aquatic pet cty votd videooftheday freshwateraquarium platyfish aquarium fish fishtank mollyfish platy variatus aquascape ikanhias tropicalfish aquariumhobby livebearers bhfyp. Hi fin is a recessive gene so a normal looking platy could be carrying one copy of this gene. There are many different colors and color combinations of this fish.
Dec 15 2017 explore ardenn xlasovic s board hi fin platies on pinterest. In hifins the dorsal fin is elongated sometimes quite significantly. Ph range 6 5 8 0.
If crossed with another normal looking platy that also carries the hi fin gene one fourth of the. There are two common fin variations in platys the hifin is the most frequently seen trait. Be the first to review hi fin platy cancel reply.
Your email address will not be published. Hi fin platies were named because of the very tall dorsal fin that extends over their back.