Xiphophorus variatus orange gold
£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.
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. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Xiphophorus variatus
Sunset Simpson Variatus Platy are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour.
Sunset Simpson Variatus Platy is a colourful Xiphophorus variatus strain for peaceful hard-water community aquariums, with lively group behaviour and easy feeding.
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. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
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
Sunset Simpson Variatus Platy is a colourful domestic strain of Xiphophorus variatus. The earlier listing text treated it like a generic platy and used Xiphophorus maculatus, but this stock is better handled as a variatus platy with a preference for stable, mineral-rich water.
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.
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.
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