10 × Assorted Platies (Xiphophorus maculatus)

One selected quantity supplies 10 unsexed Assorted Platies (Xiphophorus maculatus, mixed colours). It is not one fish, a sexed breeding group or a guaranteed male-to-female ratio. The individual Assorted Platy listing is a separate retail option. Exact dispatch size and the assortment of colours can vary; this pack does not offer individual size or colour selection.

Platies are hardy, peaceful livebearers; a group of 10 in mixed colours brightens a community tank.

Assorted Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus mixture) is a hardy, brightly coloured livebearer and one of the most popular beginner-friendly tropical fish for UK community aquariums. Each assorted platy pack is a mixed selection of Xiphophorus maculatus colour strains — which may include reds, oranges, sunsets, wagtails or tuxedo patterns, without guaranteeing any particular combination — so a small group brings varied colour to a planted tank. As true livebearers they give birth to free-swimming fry rather than laying eggs, which makes platies a rewarding first fish for new fishkeepers.

Platy care at a glance

The care data below comes from this listing's catalogue record. Use it to check aquarium size, water parameters, diet, and tank-mate compatibility before adding your platies. For preparing a mature tropical aquarium, see our mature tropical aquarium setup guide.

Catalogue name	Xiphophorus maculatus mixture
Common name	Assorted Platy (mixed colours)
Family	Poeciliidae (livebearers)
Adult size	Published supplier adult guide: 4–6 cm
Aquarium planning	60 litres is a generic small-group starting point, not a sufficiency guarantee for 10 adults plus companions
Temperature	20–25°C (published supplier guidance)
pH	7.0–8.0 (published supplier guidance)
Hardness	10–25 dGH
Diet	Flakes, pellets, vegetables, small live foods
Temperament	Peaceful community fish
Recommended group	3+ (1 male to 2–3 females)

Aquarium setup and tank mates

Platies thrive in a stable, well-filtered community aquarium with regular water changes and steady, well-oxygenated water. They favour slightly hard, alkaline conditions and appreciate planted cover with open areas to swim. Test your own tap water rather than assuming it matches. Keep them in a small group with a ratio of roughly one male to two or three females so no single female is over-chased.

As a peaceful community fish, the assorted platy mixes well with other calm species of similar size — guppies, mollies, swordtails, corydoras, small tetras, and peaceful rasboras all make good companions. Avoid aggressive fish, confirmed fin nippers, and any tank mate large enough to view a platy as food.

Feeding and routine care

Platies are easy to feed omnivores. Use a quality flake or micro-pellet as the staple and supplement with vegetable matter (such as blanched spinach or algae wafers) and the occasional small live or frozen food to bring out their colour. Offer small portions once or twice a day, vary the foods, and remove anything uneaten so water quality stays stable.

Breeding assorted platies

Because Xiphophorus maculatus are prolific livebearers, a mixed group of males and females will readily breed in a community tank. Females drop batches of live fry every four to six weeks; provide dense planting or a breeding box so the fry have cover, as adults may eat them in an open aquarium.

Ordering from Tropical Fish Co

Plan space, filtration and territories for all 10 adult fish and any existing companions, not just the smaller dispatch grade. The sex-ratio advice above is a husbandry recommendation, not a promise for the contents of this unsexed assortment. Read the delivery and Live Arrival Guarantee terms, arrange prompt receipt and acclimate calmly into a mature aquarium.