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Platy

Item: PSI00638
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SKU: 19300043
5 out of 5 Customer Rating
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Product Description

Platys are available in a variety of colors and thrive in a community aquarium setting. With their active behavior, Platys make a great choice for many aquariums. Best kept in trios or in larger groups, Platys will often breed and give live birth in the home aquarium. Gentle in nature, these fish can be kept with a variety of other species.

  • Life expectancy is 3 to 4 years.
  • Max size is 2 - 3 inches

Learn more about caring for fish

Feeding Instructions

Feed a small amount of community fish food daily

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Habitat and Care


Product Description

Platys are available in a variety of colors and thrive in a community aquarium setting. With their active behavior, Platys make a great choice for many aquariums. Best kept in trios or in larger groups, Platys will often breed and give live birth in the home aquarium. Gentle in nature, these fish can be kept with a variety of other species.

  • Life expectancy is 3 to 4 years.
  • Max size is 2 - 3 inches

Learn more about caring for fish

Feeding Instructions

Feed a small amount of community fish food daily

Habitat and Care

  • Tank requirements: Best kept in groups of three or more, a filtered 5 gallon aquarium is the minimum acceptable size.
  • Owner experience level = Beginner
  • Introduction to tank: Add to well established aquarium. Remove excess babies on a regular basis.
  • Décor: Adaptable to a variety of décor
  • Water conditions: Stable. Can tolerate parameters from slightly acidic to alkaline.
  • Cleaning: 25% of the aquarium water should be vacuumed and replaced each week
  • Additional information: Use conditioner for tap water
  • Reviews

    Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Platys Best selection of healthy Plattys anywhere. Please keep it up! Thanks!
    Date published: 2023-11-12
    Rated 5 out of 5 by from My red platys are so loyal and if you are someone who lives under depression, this is the right pet. Every time I am sad, they cheer me up. They make me laugh a lot too!
    Date published: 2023-09-03
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