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Assorted Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)
20–25°C · pH 7–8 · 60L
£2.99
Red Tuxedo Platy is a peaceful domestic Xiphophorus maculatus colour strain for hard-water planted community aquariums and livebearer groups.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Xiphophorus maculatus red tuxedo
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Red Tuxedo Platy is a peaceful domestic Xiphophorus maculatus colour strain for hard-water planted community aquariums and livebearer groups.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Platies are one of the best beginner fish — hardy, colourful, peaceful, and available in dozens of colour varieties. Perfect for community tanks of all sizes.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Red Tuxedo Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a domestic colour strain of the common platy. It is a peaceful livebearer for harder, alkaline community aquariums, with the red-and-dark tuxedo pattern as the visual feature rather than a separate species claim.
Use a mature aquarium with steady filtration, plant cover and open swimming space. Platies prefer harder, more alkaline water and should not be mixed into very soft acidic setups.
Feed quality flakes or small pellets with vegetable content, plus occasional frozen brine shrimp, daphnia or bloodworm. Small regular portions keep water quality stable.
Best with peaceful community fish that enjoy similar harder water. Avoid large predators and persistent fin nippers, and plan for fry if males and females are kept together.
can be used on eligible orders. Available livestock is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee and packed for a licensed live-animal courier route.
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