Popular Freshwater Fish!

Uncle Bill's Pet Centers carries a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater fish, and selection may vary by store location. Here are some of the most popular freshwater fish Uncle Bill's offers - but it is not a complete listing of all the fish we have available at any given time. This list as well as our in-store availability fluctuates and is updated regularly. Please note this information on each fish's page is for your reference only, and any advice acquired from these listings is to be used at your own discretion.

Rainbow Wag Platy

Facts and Information

rainbow platy

The genus name "Xiphophorous" comes from the Greek words "xiphos" (sword) and "phorous" (to carry). Originating in the slow moving streams and rivulets in Mexico, Platys are one of the easiest fishes to care for and also some of the most colorful. Through decades of selective breeding, dozens of colors have been produced, along with varying fin types. The two main concerns of the average Platy are eating and mating. They are known to have a hearty appetite and while they prefer small live foods like Brineshrimp and worms, they will feed on just about anything that hits the water. Platys are usually the first fish on the scene when it's time to eat and often gobble up all the food before the other fishes even know what's going on.