Red Tiger Platy

Red Tiger Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a stunning freshwater fish with a bright red body and dark markings that resemble a tiger’s stripes. Our red tiger platies grow to around 5 to 6cm, and these vibrant red platy fish add a touch of colour and movement to any aquarium, making them a favourite among fish keepers.

Location

The platy is native to Central America, from Mexico to Honduras, where it lives in slow flowing rivers and streams. The red tiger colour form is captive bred. It thrives in warm, tropical environments with abundant plant life.

Diet

As omnivores, Red Tiger Platies enjoy a varied diet that includes high quality flakes, live or frozen brine shrimp, and plant matter such as algae and blanched spinach.

Care

These fish are easy to care for, thriving in water temperatures between 22 and 28°C. Red Tiger Platies are peaceful and do well in community tanks, making them ideal for beginners. Keep two or three females for every male.

Habitat

In the wild, Red Tiger Platies are found in slow flowing waters with dense vegetation. Recreate this environment in your aquarium by adding live plants, rocks, and gentle filtration.

Breeding

Red Tiger Platies are livebearers, making them easy to breed in aquariums. The fry should be kept in a separate tank or among dense plants to protect them from adult fish.

Looking for more platy fish for sale? See our coral tiger platy and koi platy, or browse all our guppies and livebearers. Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 5 fish.

Shipping Information

We take care to ensure your order arrives in excellent condition and ready to settle into your aquarium. All orders are shipped with tracking, and the cut-off time for same-day dispatch is 4 pm.

Orders containing dry goods, shrimp, snails or plants are dispatched Monday to Friday via Royal Mail for fast, reliable delivery. Livestock, in particular live fish and invertebrates, are dispatched Monday to Wednesday only, using an approved overnight courier, to avoid weekend delays and ensure safe and timely delivery.

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You will receive a tracking number by email when we begin processing your order for shipping. The selected courier will provide updates on delivery only through their tracking page.

During colder weather, heat packs are added when needed. Livestock orders are carefully packed in insulated boxes to help maintain a stable temperature throughout transit.

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