Orange Gold Variatus Platy (Xiphophorus variatus)
£4.99
Sunset Simpson Variatus Platy is a colourful Xiphophorus variatus strain for peaceful hard-water community aquariums, with lively group behaviour and easy feeding.
Community FishFreshwater FishLivebearerModerate CarePeacefulPlatyTropical Fish
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Xiphophorus variatus
Max Adult Size
up to 7 cm
Care Level
Easy to moderate
Temperament
Peaceful livebearer
Temperature
18–25°C
pH Range
7–8.3
Minimum Tank
60L
Diet
Quality flakes, small pellets, vegetable foods and frozen foods
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.
Peaceful
£5.99
Shoal Pricing
— save up to 30%Sunset Simpson Variatus Platy are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour.
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Sunset Simpson Variatus Platy is a colourful Xiphophorus variatus strain for peaceful hard-water community aquariums, with lively group behaviour and easy feeding.
Community FishFreshwater FishLivebearerModerate CarePeacefulPlatyTropical Fish
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Xiphophorus variatus
Max Adult Size
up to 7 cm
Care Level
Easy to moderate
Temperament
Peaceful livebearer
Temperature
18–25°C
pH Range
7–8.3
Minimum Tank
60L
Diet
Quality flakes, small pellets, vegetable foods and frozen foods
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.
Full Care Guide
Platy Fish Care: Tank Size, Temperature & Types
Platy is a trade name used for Xiphophorus maculatus, X. variatus and domestic forms. Start with at least three in a mature aquarium of at least 45 litres, verify the exact fish and measured water, and plan extra capacity before mixing sexes.
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Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
18–25°C
18°CIdeal25°C
pH Level
7–8.3
7Ideal8.3
Sunset Simpson Variatus Platy (Xiphophorus variatus)
Sunset Simpson Variatus Platy is a colourful domestic strain of Xiphophorus variatus.
Quick facts
- Adult size: around 5-7 cm
- Aquarium: 60 litres or more for a settled group
- Temperature: 18-25 C
- pH: 7.0-8.3, with moderately hard to hard water
- Temperament: peaceful, active and social
- Diet: quality flakes, small pellets, vegetable foods and frozen foods
Tank setup and behaviour
Use a mature planted aquarium with stable hardness, open swimming space and calm tank mates. Variatus platies are lively social fish, so keep a group and manage mixed-sex groups with more females than males.
Ordering from Tropical Fish Co
Choose this strain if you want a bright, manageable livebearer for a peaceful hard-water community aquarium. Livestock is sent by licensed live-animal courier and covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Customer Reviews
5.0· 1 reviewIndependently collected by Judge.me from customers who bought this item. All reviews are shown.
- George Leslie PeelVerified buyer8 Jul 2026
these fish settled in after one day and are doing very well
Reply from Tropical Fish Co
<p>Thank you George. Settling inside a day is exactly what we want to hear - it usually means the acclimation went right at your end as much as the packing did at ours. Variatus platies are hardy and they'll breed readily if you have both sexes in there, so keep an eye out for fry hiding in the plants. - Tropical Fish Co</p>
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