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Description
Overview
The Mickey Mouse Gold Platy is a lively and colorful freshwater livebearer, easily recognized by its bright golden-orange body and the distinctive “Mickey Mouse” black marking near its tail. Hardy and active, it adds vibrant color and movement to community aquariums.
OriginA selectively bred variety of the common platy, originally from Central America. Widely available in the aquarium hobby due to its adaptability and ease of care.
FeedingOmnivorous and easy to feed:
- High-quality flakes or pellets
- Frozen or live foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, or bloodworms
- Occasional vegetable matter such as blanched spinach, zucchini, or algae wafers
Peaceful and ideal for community tanks. Compatible with:
- Other livebearers (mollies, swordtails, platies)
- Small tetras, rasboras, and danios
- Corydoras and other gentle bottom dwellers
Avoid: Aggressive or much larger species that may harass them.
AggressionLow. Generally peaceful; males may occasionally nudge each other during mating displays.
Experience LevelBeginner. Very hardy and easy to care for, making it suitable for novice aquarists.
Water Parameters- Temperature: 70–78°F (21–26°C)
- pH: 7.0–8.0
- Hardness: 10–20 dGH
- Notes: Provide planted areas and hiding spots to encourage natural behavior. Regular water changes keep colors vibrant and fish healthy.
The Mickey Mouse Gold Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a bright, peaceful, and hardy livebearer, perfect for beginner-friendly community aquariums and colorful freshwater displays.
DX courier delivery is £20 per livestock order.
Delivery is scheduled for your selected delivery date and typically arrives before 1pm.
There is no minimum or maximum order value.
Additional information:
- In-stock livestock orders will be processed and dispatched for delivery on the date selected on the cart/basket page.
- Available delivery days are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
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