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5 Pack Parrot Platy – Colorful, Hardy, and Full of Personality!
$28.47
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Orders ship overnight & includes insulated box, oxygenated bags, temperature control & Live Arrival Guarantee.
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Combine multiple fish to maximize overnight shipping value. We ship extra fish whenever possible to ensure your school arrives healthy.
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Description
Description
🧡 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! 🧡🐠
Additional information
Additional information
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4.5 × 3.5 × 8.5 in |
| Tank Size | 10 Gal, 20 Gal, 30 Gal, 40 Gal |
How We Ship Your Fish Safely
We proudly offer a Live Arrival Guarantee on all livestock shipments when the claim requirements below are followed.
We stand behind our packing process and work hard to make every order arrive safely. If there is ever a problem, our goal is to resolve it quickly and fairly.
01. +Oxygenated Fish Bags
Fish packed in oxygenated bags.
02. Eco-Friendly Packing
Recyclable insulated packaging used whenever possible.
03. Overnight Delivery
Fast delivery designed for the safety of live fish.
04. Live Arrival Guarantee
Carefully packed livestock with a clear DOA policy.