{"product_id":"red-platy","title":"Red Platy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eRed Platy (\u003cem\u003eXiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eA bright, hardy livebearer that adds instant colour and activity to peaceful community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eXiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize offered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 4–6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater; prefers moderately hard, alkaline conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Platies are an excellent choice for beginner and experienced aquarists wanting a colourful, active community fish. They are adaptable, easy to feed and generally mix well with other peaceful species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Red Platy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid red colour makes this variety stand out immediately, while its hardy livebearer nature makes it practical for everyday community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright red colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful community temperament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and beginner friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive throughout the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLivebearing species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare made simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide stable freshwater conditions, good filtration and a varied diet of quality flakes, pellets and suitable frozen or live foods. Platies generally do best in moderately hard, slightly alkaline water and appreciate planted areas with open swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs perfectly with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful livebearers, small rainbowfish, peaceful barbs, rasboras, tetras and suitably sized bottom-dwellers with compatible water requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platies are social, active fish. Keeping a small group can produce a more natural display, but remember they breed readily when males and females are housed together.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Red Platies suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They are widely kept because they are hardy, adaptable and straightforward to feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they breed in an aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Platies are livebearers and can reproduce readily in suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they aggressive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are generally peaceful community fish, although normal social chasing can occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nano Tanks Australia","offers":[{"title":"4cm","offer_id":43244539216081,"sku":"11000","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/platy-red-4cm-nta-2048-final_17a6d392-3cf2-4275-98cd-8f76ddfbf188.png?v=1786700997","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/red-platy","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}