Calico Blue Coral Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) 3.5cm +
Calico Blue Coral Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) 3.5cm + is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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- We guarantee our livestock for 7 days from purchase/delivery if our care recommendations and tank requirements were followed.
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- Local customers may return livestock within 72 hours of purchase for a refund, provided the animal is alive and in original condition. Returns must be brought to the store; we do not provide pickup services.
Calico Blue Coral Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) 3.5cm +
Description
Description
- 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 corydorasÂ
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 eatenÂ
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryLivebearers
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Species TypePlaty
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Water Temperature
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Minimum Tank Size10 Gallons
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Water pH LevelAlkaline, Neutral
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Habitat PreferenceDriftwood, Rocky Tanks, Hiding Spots, Planted Tanks
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BehaviourCommunity Fish
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