Variatus – Sunset Highfin Variatus Live-bearer Aquarium Fish

Description

Sunset Highfin Variatus Live-bearer Aquarium Fish

Xiphophorus variatus

The Sunset Variatus are one of the farm-raised color morphs of the wild type originally found in southern Mexico.  The Sunset Variatus has a yellow and red body color. The Variatus is generally more elongated than its close cousin the Platy.  The Variatus will prefer a densely planted tank and can be kept in pairs or groups.  As an herbivore, plant based foods should be part of their diet, though they will eat most all prepared foods for the aquarium.