Mickey Mouse Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a peaceful fish with red-orange and black coloring. Thrives in most aquariums, especially planted ones. Named after its round markings near the tail that resemble Mickey Mouse.
The Mickey Mouse Platy can coexist peacefully with most other aquarium species. While it may prey on smaller dwarf shrimp and their fry, it gets along well with other invertebrates. This fish isn't picky when it comes to food and will happily eat a variety of high-quality dry and frozen foods.
It typically hangs out in the middle and upper areas of the tank and has been known to take a leap of faith out of the water, especially in the beginning stages of adjusting to a new home. To prevent any escape attempts, it's best to have a secure lid for the tank.
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Temperature: 64° - 77° F (17.7° - 25° C)
- pH: 7.0 - 8.2, though a maximum of 7.5 is ideal
- Minimum tank size: 10 gallons
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Diet: High quality flake foods and frozen foods such as bloodworms
- Social behavior: Shoaling, peaceful with most species.
- Average adult size: 2 - 2.8 inches (5 - 7.1 cm). Females are larger than males.
I ship insulated with medicated water, and Purigen, by tracked and insured USPS Priority only, and use cool packs when needed.
Do consider purchasing a heat pack if the temperatures in your area are below 40 degrees!
Please arrange to pull these little guys right indoors once they arrive to your mailbox. USPS also has a free mail hold service on their website. Please utilize this service if no one can be home.
While in quarantine before being sold, we treat all our live fish with the ‘Med Trio’; Maracyn for Bacterial infections, Paracleanse for internal and external parasites, and Ich-X for fungal infections.