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Calico Blue Coral Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) 3.5cm +

$799 CAD
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SKU: 50243421093470

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Calico Blue Coral Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) 3.5cm +

Description

Calico Blue Coral Platy also known as the Calico Blue Platy is admired for its iridescent blue and red body speckled with black markings. These fish are:
  • Highly active and curious
  • Peaceful and social, best kept in groups
  • Small-sized, typically reaching up to 7 cm (2.75 inches)

They thrive in community tanks and are compatible with other non-aggressive species like guppies, mollies, tetras, and corydoras 


Care Requirements

 Tank Setup

  • Tank size: Minimum 10 gallons for a small group
  • Water temperature: 72–80°F (22–27°C)
  • pH: 6.5–7.8
  • Hardness: GH 6–18, KH 2–6
  • Substrate: Sandy, with live or artificial plants for cover
  • Filtration: Gentle flow preferred
  • Lid: Recommended, as platies may jump

 Diet

Platies are omnivores:

  • Feed a mix of high-quality flakes, pellets, live/frozen foods (e.g., brine shrimp, bloodworms)
  • Include vegetable-based options like spirulina flakes or blanched spinach for digestion and color enhancement

Breeding

  • Livebearers: Females give birth to live fry every 24–30 days
  • Sexing: Males have a gonopodium (stick-like anal fin); females have a fan-shaped anal fin and a gravid spot
  • Fry care: Provide dense plant cover or breeding traps to protect fry from being eaten 

Specifications

  • Category
    Livebearers
  • Species Type
    Platy
  • Water Temperature
    70°F to 77°F
  • Minimum Tank Size
    10 Gallons
  • Water pH Level
    Alkaline, Neutral
  • Habitat Preference
    Driftwood, Rocky Tanks, Hiding Spots, Planted Tanks
  • Behaviour
    Community Fish

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Calico Blue Coral Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) 3.5cm +

$799 CAD
Calico Blue Coral Platy also known as the Calico Blue Platy is admired for its iridescent blue and red body speckled with black markings. These fish are:
  • Highly active and curious
  • Peaceful and social, best kept in groups
  • Small-sized, typically reaching up to 7 cm (2.75 inches)

They thrive in community tanks and are compatible with other non-aggressive species like guppies, mollies, tetras, and corydoras 


Care Requirements

 Tank Setup

  • Tank size: Minimum 10 gallons for a small group
  • Water temperature: 72–80°F (22–27°C)
  • pH: 6.5–7.8
  • Hardness: GH 6–18, KH 2–6
  • Substrate: Sandy, with live or artificial plants for cover
  • Filtration: Gentle flow preferred
  • Lid: Recommended, as platies may jump

 Diet

Platies are omnivores:

  • Feed a mix of high-quality flakes, pellets, live/frozen foods (e.g., brine shrimp, bloodworms)
  • Include vegetable-based options like spirulina flakes or blanched spinach for digestion and color enhancement

Breeding

  • Livebearers: Females give birth to live fry every 24–30 days
  • Sexing: Males have a gonopodium (stick-like anal fin); females have a fan-shaped anal fin and a gravid spot
  • Fry care: Provide dense plant cover or breeding traps to protect fry from being eaten 

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