{"product_id":"assorted-platy-fish","title":"Assorted Platy Fish","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"523\" data-start=\"48\"\u003eAssorted Platies are colourful, peaceful livebearing fish that make an excellent addition to community aquariums. Available in a wide range of vibrant colours and patterns including red, orange, yellow, blue, black, calico, tuxedo, and sunset varieties, these hardy fish are ideal for beginner and experienced aquarists alike. Their active swimming behaviour, easy-going temperament, and adaptability have made them one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"525\"\u003ePlaties are highly social fish that thrive in groups and are well suited to planted aquariums and peaceful community setups. They are easy to care for, readily accept a wide variety of foods, and may even breed regularly in home aquariums under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"797\" data-section-id=\"sgkise\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"826\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"841\"\u003eApproximately 4–6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"865\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"880\"\u003eCompact livebearer body shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1042\" data-start=\"914\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"914\"\u003eColouration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"933\" data-start=\"930\"\u003eAssorted colours and patterns including red, orange, yellow, blue, black, calico, tuxedo, and mixed varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1173\" data-start=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"1044\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"1066\"\u003eMales are generally smaller and possess a pointed gonopodium, while females are larger and fuller-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1188\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"1188\"\u003eApproximately 2–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1221\" data-section-id=\"1y8x2eq\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Temperament\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1287\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003ePeaceful and active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003eSwimming Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1308\"\u003eMiddle to upper levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1422\" data-start=\"1335\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"1335\"\u003eSocial Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1359\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003eVery social fish that do well in groups and community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1424\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1424\"\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1454\" data-start=\"1451\"\u003eMinimum of 4–6 individuals recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1523\" data-start=\"1499\" data-section-id=\"1ebn8ry\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1571\" data-start=\"1525\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"1525\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1550\" data-start=\"1547\"\u003e40 litres recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1573\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1595\" data-start=\"1573\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003e22–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003e7.0–8.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1693\" data-start=\"1632\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1651\" data-start=\"1632\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1654\" data-start=\"1651\"\u003eModerately hard to hard water preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1731\" data-start=\"1695\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1695\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003eGentle to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1733\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1747\" data-start=\"1733\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1750\" data-start=\"1747\"\u003eSand or fine gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1846\" data-start=\"1771\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1785\" data-start=\"1771\"\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1788\" data-start=\"1785\"\u003ePlanted aquarium with open swimming space and hiding areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1881\" data-start=\"1848\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1848\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003eModerate lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1940\" data-start=\"1900\"\u003ePlaties are omnivorous and easy to feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1942\" data-section-id=\"yg0mkm\"\u003eSuitable Foods:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"1961\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1961\" data-section-id=\"35g0hs\"\u003eTropical flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1994\" data-start=\"1979\" data-section-id=\"143wsf9\"\u003eMicro pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2014\" data-start=\"1995\" data-section-id=\"1yq1u6j\"\u003eAlgae-based foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2036\" data-start=\"2015\" data-section-id=\"a2ttf1\"\u003eFrozen brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2046\" data-start=\"2037\" data-section-id=\"1q8b20j\"\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"2047\" data-section-id=\"ux6wcf\"\u003eBlanched vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2091\" data-start=\"2070\" data-section-id=\"r37na8\"\u003eFrequency\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2131\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003eFeed 1–2 times daily in small portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2138\" data-section-id=\"14bu82z\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2179\" data-start=\"2156\" data-section-id=\"polr49\"\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2278\" data-start=\"2180\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2188\" data-start=\"2180\" data-section-id=\"5otfal\"\u003eTetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2208\" data-start=\"2189\" data-section-id=\"rjrheu\"\u003eCorydoras catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2218\" data-start=\"2209\" data-section-id=\"t1u2hx\"\u003eGuppies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2228\" data-start=\"2219\" data-section-id=\"13b19px\"\u003eMollies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2229\" data-section-id=\"17vsinq\"\u003eSwordtails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2252\" data-start=\"2242\" data-section-id=\"1hnqlh\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2278\" data-start=\"2253\" data-section-id=\"1uzhbs2\"\u003ePeaceful shrimp species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2302\" data-start=\"2280\" data-section-id=\"srzxm8\"\u003eAvoid Housing With\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2369\" data-start=\"2303\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2324\" data-start=\"2303\" data-section-id=\"3sbf07\"\u003eAggressive cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2347\" data-start=\"2325\" data-section-id=\"4s11sj\"\u003eLarge predatory fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2369\" data-start=\"2348\" data-section-id=\"1su2b3o\"\u003eFin nipping species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2387\" data-start=\"2376\" data-section-id=\"d0niwh\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2420\" data-start=\"2389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2407\" data-start=\"2389\"\u003eSpawning Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr 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Dense plants help provide shelter for fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2605\" data-section-id=\"nh855t\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2821\" data-start=\"2632\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2669\" data-start=\"2632\" data-section-id=\"yl2syz\"\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2723\" data-start=\"2670\" data-section-id=\"1nnln2c\"\u003eBest colouration shown in well-maintained aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2769\" data-start=\"2724\" data-section-id=\"1090ek6\"\u003eMay breed frequently in community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2821\" data-start=\"2770\" data-section-id=\"1hpx0ia\"\u003eSuitable for planted and peaceful community tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3040\" data-start=\"2823\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2839\" data-start=\"2823\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2842\" data-start=\"2839\"\u003eFish are supplied as assorted colours and genders selected at random. If you are looking for specific colours or male\/female fish, please contact the store prior to purchase to discuss availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a07cace-9148-8321-90f6-a0d8cacf07af-4\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-20\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a07cace-9148-8321-90f6-a0d8cacf07af-4\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a07cace-9148-8321-90f6-a0d8cacf07af-4\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"16848042-37ca-44ed-ba3e-f28cc40f9460\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3137\" data-start=\"3047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3137\" data-start=\"3047\"\u003eProduct Photo is for reference only. 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