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Assorted Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)
20–25°C · pH 7–8 · 60L
£2.99
Red Parrot Platy is a colourful Xiphophorus maculatus strain for peaceful, hard-water community aquariums with other calm livebearers.
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 Parrot Platy are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour. Larger shoals stay calmer, eat better, and look stunning.
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Red Parrot Platy is a colourful Xiphophorus maculatus strain for peaceful, hard-water community aquariums with other calm livebearers.
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.
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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 Parrot Platy is a colourful domestic platy strain with a dark body and red head pattern. It is a Xiphophorus maculatus livebearer, not a parrot cichlid, and it suits peaceful hard-water community aquariums.
Use a mature aquarium with steady filtration, plants and open swimming room. Good tank mates include other peaceful platies, small livebearers and calm community fish that tolerate similar hard-water conditions.
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