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🔥 Red Top Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) – A Vibrant Splash of Color!
The Red Top Platy is a strikingly colorful and peaceful livebearer, perfect for adding a vibrant burst of red to any aquarium. With its bright red top and contrasting body colors, this medium-sized platy is a stunning and active fish that thrives in community setups. Platies are known for their easy care, making them an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists. 🔥
Current Size: Medium
Key Features:
- Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus
- Size at Maturity: Up to 2.5 inches
- Tank Size: Minimum of 10 gallons
- Temperament: Peaceful; ideal for community tanks
- Diet: Omnivorous – flakes, pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
- Water Parameters: pH 7.0-8.2, temperature 70-82°F
- Compatibility: Perfect for peaceful community tanks
This medium-sized Red Top Platy adds a splash of red color to your aquarium with its bold, eye-catching appearance. Platies are known for being easy to care for and highly adaptable, making them perfect for any peaceful community tank. They thrive in well-planted tanks with plenty of swimming space, where their active nature and vibrant colors can shine. 🌿
Shipping Information 📦
- We Ship on Mondays and Wednesdays to ensure your Red Top Platy arrives safely and promptly. 🚚
- Heat Packs or Cold Packs will be included depending on the destination. To help us choose the right packaging, feel free to include a note with the temperature in your area at checkout. ❄️🔥
- To avoid delays or extended weekend holds, we aim to ship at the start of the week, but timing may depend on your location. 🗓️
DOA Guarantee (Dead on Arrival) ✅
At Source Aquatics, we stand by the quality of our fish and your satisfaction. In the rare case of a DOA:
- Photos Required: Please send photos of the fish in its sealed bag within 2 hours of the delivery timestamp. Afterward, take a photo of the fish on a napkin or paper towel. 📸
- Refund Policy: DOA refunds apply only to the fish, not the shipping costs. We ship your order as quickly as possible, but sometimes it may take 2-3 business days to prepare.
Out of Stock? No Problem! 🐟
If we're out of stock after you've placed your order, you have options:
- Choose a Replacement Fish from our collection.
- Wait Until It's Back in Stock – we'll notify you as soon as it is available.
- Request a Full Refund – we value transparency and will make it right. 💯
Order your medium-sized Red Top Platy today and bring a fiery splash of red to your aquarium! We look forward to providing you with the best shopping experience at Source Aquatics. 🌿🐠