Santa Claus Platy

Santa Claus Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a striking freshwater fish with bold red and white colouring that gives it a festive look all year round. Also known as the koi platy, our koi platies for sale grow to around 5 to 6cm and add lively colour to any community aquarium.

Location

The platy is native to Central America, from Mexico to Honduras, where it thrives in warm, tropical waters. The Santa Claus colour form is captive bred.

Diet

This species is omnivorous, feeding on a variety of foods such as high quality flakes, live or frozen brine shrimp, and plant matter like algae and blanched spinach.

Care

Santa Claus Platies are easy to care for and do well in temperatures between 22 and 28°C. They are ideal for community tanks and are happiest in groups, with two or three females for every male.

Habitat

These fish naturally inhabit slow flowing rivers and streams. Recreate their environment with plants, rocks, and a gentle filtration system to mimic their native habitat.

Breeding

As livebearers, Santa Claus Platies give birth to live young. They breed easily in aquariums, and 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 red tiger platy and coral tiger 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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