Description
Mickey Mouse Platy
The Platy is a very popular community aquarium fish. This lively species loves to swim around in groups which makes them stand out in a freshwater aquarium. The name 'Mickey Mouse' coming from the patterning on the tail of 3 spots in the shape of Mickey Mouse's ears. Assorted male and females supplied. We can segregate sexes on request subject to availability - please contact us prior to ordering.
Features
Approx. size: 1-2" / 2-5cm
Maximum size: 7cm
Origin: South America
Ideal number kept together: 3+
Water conditions
pH: 7.0 – 8.5
Hardness: 15 – 35°H
Temperature: 24 – 29 °C
Ease of care
Easy. Prolific breeders, very few specific requirements.
Diet
The food we recommend is tropical fish flake. They can occassionally have frozen or live food like daphnia.
Compatibility
A community aquarium of similar size with no long finned fish or fin nippers.
Breeding/ Sex
Easy. They are live bearers so will spawn extremely quickly and young.
Life Span
They can live to anything from 1-2 years in perfect conditions.
For more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures click here.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
| Packet/Courier items | ||
| Royal Mail (2-3 days) | £0.00–£39.99 | Free |
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00–£39.99 | £2.99 |
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £40.00–£69.99 | Free |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £0.00–£69.99 | £5.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £70 and up | Free |
| Pallets (booked in) | ||
|
Palletised items |
- | Free |
|
Palletised items |
- | £39.99 |
| Fish (booked in) | ||
|
Live fish (before 12) |
£0.00-£99.99 | £19.95 |
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Live fish (before 12) |
£100 and up | Free |
All services are working day services and do not include Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays.
Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information.
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