Tiger Platy

Description

Tiger Platies are one of the most striking varieties of Platy, featuring bold black striping over bright orange and yellow coloration. Their contrast makes them a centerpiece in any aquarium. These Tiger Platies are tank-raised here in Florida at D&G Farms , ensuring strong health, steady coloration, and excellent shipping performance.

They are peaceful, hardy, and perfect for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. Tiger Platies thrive in planted tanks and mix well with other peaceful fish such as Guppies, Endlers, Corydoras, Tetras, Rasboras, and Cherry Barbs. Other Platies we offer include Green Lantern, Red Wag, Sunset, Coral Red, Red Tuxedo, Panda, 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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