Red Platy

Description

These Red Platies are tank-raised, vibrant, and hardy. Their solid red coloration and peaceful nature make them an excellent choice for freshwater aquariums. Active and easy to keep, they thrive in community setups and are ideal for both beginners and experienced aquarists.

Raised right here in Florida at D&G Farms , our licensed aquaculture facility, these Platies are tank-bred and not imported, allowing them to acclimate quickly, show excellent health, and ship extremely well. They are active swimmers, easy to feed, and perfect for planted and community tanks.

Platies are one of the most popular livebearers for community aquariums, and they pair well with Guppies, Endlers, Mollies, Swordtails, Corydoras, Tetras, Cherry Barbs, Rasboras , and other peaceful freshwater fish. Other Platy varieties we offer include Green Lantern Platy, Sunset/Sunburst Platy, Coral Red Platy, Red Wag Platy, Panda Platy, Tuxedo Platy, and Assorted Platies.

Available options: 3 Fish, 6 Fish. Choose your option above for the current price and availability.

Care Requirements

• Scientific Name: Domestic Xiphophorus platies, primarily X. maculatus strains
• Adult Size: usually about 2–3 inches; females grow larger
• Temperature: 72–78°F
• pH: 7.0–8.2
• Water Hardness: moderately hard to hard
• Tank Size: 20 gallons or larger for a group
• Temperament: Peaceful livebearer
• Setup: Use plants and gentle filtration, with a sponge guard if keeping fry.
• Diet: Quality flakes or small pellets with plant content plus suitable small frozen foods.
• Compatibility: Suitable with peaceful fish that tolerate the same hard water. Avoid predators and persistent fin-nippers.

Use a fully cycled aquarium, stable water conditions, and regular water changes. Plan space for the animals as they grow.

Read the full care guide

Shipping

• Ships Mondays. Orders must be placed by Sunday night to ship Monday.
• Orders received after the Sunday-night cutoff ship the following Monday.
• Live animals are packed with oxygen in insulated boxes, with temperature protection as needed.
• Shipping charges are shown at checkout.

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