{"product_id":"platy","title":"Platy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific name: Xiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Temperature: 22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•pH Level: 7.0–8.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Adult Size: 5–7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Minimum Tank Size: 40 Liters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Temperament: Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Tank Level: Middle swimmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Diet: Omnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Care Level: Easy (Beginner Friendly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Lifespan: 3–5 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is one of the most popular freshwater tropical fish, loved for its bright colors, hardiness, and peaceful nature. Available in a wide range of colors including red, orange, yellow, blue, and mixed patterns, Platies add lively movement and color to any community aquarium.Platies are livebearers, meaning they give birth to free swimming fry instead of laying eggs. They are social fish and thrive when kept in small groups.Their adaptability makes them ideal for beginners as well as experienced aquarists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood With:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Guppies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Mollies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Tetras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Corydoras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Swordtails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid With:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Large aggressive cichlids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Predatory fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•High quality flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Small pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Frozen foods (brine shrimp, bloodworms)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Occasional vegetable based foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed small portions 1–2 times daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Planted community aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Gentle filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Stable temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•Recommended ratio: 1 male to 2–3 females\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProviding plants helps protect fry if breeding occurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southwest Tropical \u0026 Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57583340093827,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/swtropicalmarine.co.uk\/products\/platy","provider":"Southwest Tropical \u0026 Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}