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Red Platy

Tropical Fish Temperament
Passive
Semi-Aggressive
Aggressive

Red Platy

Xiphophorus Maculatus

How hard are they to keep?
We would class this fish as an easy care level.
What is its maximum size?
5cm
Where are they from?
The platy originates from Mexico Guatemala and Northern Honduras. Like the Swordtail, Platys have been farm bred to produce many colourful varieties.
How many can I keep?
These peaceful fish make an ideal addition to the community aquarium and are best kept in a least a pair.
What are the ideal water conditions?
All fish available are farm bred and will adapt to a wide range of water parameters. Water temperature is 21-25c and PH 6.5-8.
What do you feed them?
They are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods. Feed a varied diet of frozen, freeze dried and flake foods.
How compatible is it with other fish?
A peaceful community fish. See tank mates.

Details

Price Each: £1.95

Quantity	Price Each
4+ Items	£1.85
6+ Items	£1.75

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These are a selection of the fish we recommend to house the Red Platy with:

Albino Cory Cat m/L	Pepper Cory m/L	Blue Male Guppy	Dwarf Neon Rainbow
Neon Sword	Algae Eater	Red Sword	Red Wag Sword
Cherry Barb	Black Neon Tetra	Glowlight Tetra	Harlequin
Blue Platy	Sunset Platy	White Cloud Mountain Minnow large	Zebra Danio
Neon Tetra	Rummynose Tetra tank bred	Aquatic Frog

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