How do I keep the coral red colour vibrant?

Feed a varied diet that includes colour-enhancing foods rich in carotenoids — spirulina flakes, frozen brine shrimp, and quality colour pellets. Good water quality and a dark substrate also help display the red colour at its best.

Will Coral Red Platies breed in my tank?

Yes, platies are prolific livebearers. Females give birth to live fry every 4–6 weeks. If you don’t want babies, keep only males. If breeding is welcome, provide dense planting for fry to hide in.

Can I mix Coral Red Platies with other platy varieties?

Absolutely. Different platy varieties are the same species and coexist perfectly. Mixing creates a colourful display, though they will interbreed and produce hybrid offspring with varied colour patterns.

Xiphophorus maculatus

Platy Red — 10x Coral Red Platies – Xiphophorus Maculatus

Name: Platy Red — 10x Coral Red Platies – Xiphophorus Maculatus
Brand: Tropical Fish Co
SKU: 6201
Price: 2.99 GBP
Availability: PreOrder

Beginner Friendly

Peaceful

£2.99In Stock

Value pack of 10 Coral Red Platies (Xiphophorus maculatus) – vibrant solid-red livebearers that bring a warm glow of colour to any community aquarium. One of the easiest and most rewarding tropical fish to keep, perfect for beginners and families.

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Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Xiphophorus maculatus

Adult Size

7 cm

Lifespan

5 years

Care Level

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Temperature

20–28°C

pH Range

7–8.5

Hardness

10–25 dGH

Minimum Tank

60L

Diet

Flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, algae, vegetable matter

Water Parameters

Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors

Temperature

20–28°C

20°CIdeal Range28°C

pH Level

7–8.5

7Ideal Range8.5

Water Hardness

10–25 dGH

10 dGHIdeal Range25 dGH

The Coral Red Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) features a rich, warm red-coral colouration across the entire body. This solid-red variety is one of the most eye-catching platy colour forms available, creating a vivid splash of colour that stands out in any planted aquarium. A pack of 10 creates a stunning display school.

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name	Xiphophorus maculatus
Adult Size	5–7 cm
Temperature	20–28 °C
pH Range	7.0–8.5
Hardness	10–25 dGH
Minimum Tank	60 litres
Diet	Flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, algae, vegetable matter
Temperament	Peaceful
Lifespan	3–5 years
Care Level	Easy

Solid Coral Red Colour

The Coral Red is one of the deepest red platy varieties, with colour that intensifies as the fish matures. A quality diet rich in carotenoids — from spirulina, shrimp, and colour-enhancing flakes — helps maintain the rich coral hue. Males tend to be slightly smaller and more vividly coloured than females.

Family-Friendly Fish

Platies are among the most recommended fish for families and beginners. They are hardy, peaceful, eat almost anything, and breed readily without special conditions. Children enjoy watching the social interactions and the excitement of live-born fry appearing in the tank.

Tank Mates

Peaceful with all community fish. Compatible with other platies, guppies, mollies, swordtails, tetras, and corydoras. Browse our platy collection including Red Tiger Platies, Mickey Mouse Long Fin Platies, and Sunset Variegated Platies.

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