The golden victory platy fish is named for its golden coloring. Golden Victory platy fish have been selectively bred in different colors.
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Size | Temperament | 
| Xiphophorus maculatus | Southern Platy | 40-70mm | Peaceful | 
| Water Temperature | Water pH | Tank Size | Diet | 
| 22-28°C | 7.0-8.0 | 80 liters > | Omnivore | 
| Lifespan | Care | Difficulty Breeding | Min Population | 
| 5 Years | Easy | Easy | 1/4 (M/F) | 
| Robustness | Way of Living | Sociability | Availability | 
| Hardy | Diurnal | Small groups | Always |