🧡 Parrot Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) – Colorful, Hardy, and Perfect for Community Tanks! 🐟
The Parrot Platy is a bright and cheerful livebearer known for its striking orange-red coloration and rounded, parrot-like body shape. Easy to care for and fun to watch, this peaceful platy adds vibrant color and personality to any freshwater aquarium. A fantastic choice for beginners and experts alike, the Parrot Platy is also a great way to introduce children to the aquarium hobby. Please note: The fish you receive will be similar to the photos shown, but slight variations in color and pattern may occur based on age and tank conditions. 🎨
Key Features:
- Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus
- Common Name: Parrot Platy
- Size at Maturity: Up to 2.5 inches
- Tank Size: Minimum of 10 gallons
- Temperament: Peaceful, active, and social
- Diet: Omnivorous – flakes, pellets, spirulina, live/frozen brine shrimp, and bloodworms
- Water Parameters: pH 6.8–8.2, temperature 72–78°F
- Compatibility: Excellent for peaceful community tanks, shrimp, and snail-safe
Parrot Platies are great additions to planted tanks or colorful community aquariums. They’re active swimmers and enjoy being in groups. These livebearers also breed easily, making them a rewarding species to observe. Mix them with other platy colors for a dazzling display of movement and hues. 🌿💫
📦 Shipping Information
- We Ship on Mondays and Wednesdays and choose the safest, fastest, and most economical method to deliver your fish in excellent health. 🚚
- Temperature-Controlled Packaging: Heat or cold packs included based on destination. Please leave a note at checkout with your local temperatures. ❄️🔥
- We typically ship early in the week to avoid weekend delivery delays. 🗓️
✅ DOA Guarantee (Dead on Arrival)
We stand by our livestock. If your fish arrives DOA, here’s what to do:
- Submit Photos: Send clear pictures of the fish in its sealed bag within 2 hours of delivery, followed by a photo of the fish on a napkin or paper towel. 📸
- Refunds: Cover the cost of the fish only (shipping not included). Orders are carefully prepared and may take 2–3 business days to ship.
🐟 What If It's Out of Stock?
- Choose a Replacement from our wide selection
- Wait for Restock – we'll notify you as soon as it’s available again
- Request a Full Refund – no questions asked 💯
Bring a splash of orange and a dash of joy to your tank with the Parrot Platy – a charming, easy-to-care-for fish that’s perfect for aquarists of all ages. Available now at Source Aquatics! 🧡🐠