Assorted Platy 3-5cm Assorted Platy brings livebearing behaviour and a selected colour or body form to a suitably prepared aquarium. Plan its home around adult space, water, diet and social needs rather than the current sale size. Quick Facts Scientific name: Xiphophorus maculatus Product type: livebearing fish Sale size: Approximately 3–5cm as listed Sale unit: One individual per quantity ordered unless the listing states otherwise Social needs: Mixed-sex groups can reproduce rapidly; social behaviour varies by species Is this for you? Perfect if: you have confirmed the exact species and can manage sex ratios and fry. Consider something else if: the product identity, adult size or water requirements do not match your aquarium. Why choose Assorted Platy? Choose Assorted Platy for livebearing behaviour and a selected colour or body form. Base compatibility and long-term housing on its adult requirements; individual appearance and maturity can vary. Key Benefits Livebearing behaviour and a selected colour or body form Husbandry guidance focused on livebearing fish needs Clear sale-size and sale-unit information for purchase planning Care & Specifications Use a mature planted aquarium with stable water, open swimming room and cover for females or fry. Match hardness and adult space to the exact species. Social requirements: Mixed-sex groups can reproduce rapidly; social behaviour varies by species. What will you receive? You will receive the selected quantity of Assorted Platy 3-5cm. Size within the stated range, colour, markings, finnage and sex can vary between individuals unless the listing explicitly fixes them. Assorted colour or pattern is selected from available stock and cannot be guaranteed. Acclimation & Introduction Prepare the livebearing fish aquarium before arrival and follow current NTA livestock acclimation guidance. Reduce lighting, avoid sudden changes in temperature or water chemistry, and monitor breathing, posture, feeding and interactions after introduction. Ongoing Care Offer a varied quality diet appropriate to the species and remove persistent leftovers. Maintain stable water through testing and appropriately sized water changes. Review the setup as Assorted Platy grows or social behaviour changes. Pairs perfectly with A mature aquarium prepared for this livestock Reliable water tests and species-appropriate filtration Food selected for the animal’s mouth size and feeding zone NTA Insight:The word livebearer does not identify one care profile. Confirm whether the fish is a platy, molly, swordtail or another species before relying on general advice. Before You Buy Check the adult size, social structure, water requirements and diet for Assorted Platy before ordering. The listed sale size describes current stock, not its permanent size. Compatibility lists are guides only. Individual behaviour, aquarium dimensions, sex, group size and established territories can change the outcome. FAQ Will this livebearer produce fry?It may if both sexes are present. Frequency, brood size and suitable care depend on the exact species. Will the supplied Assorted Platy match the photograph exactly?No. Livestock photographs represent the species or variety; colour, markings, finnage, size and maturity naturally vary. Is the listed size the adult size?No. It is an approximate sale size where stated. Confirm adult requirements before purchase.
