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Platy sunset 3-3.3 cm
£2.65
Xiphophorus maculatus
| Max Size | 6cm (2.36") |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 20-25°C |
| pH | 7.0-8.0 |
| Scientific Name | Poecilia maculata, Platypoecilus maculatus |
| Aquarium Level | Middle/ top |
Easy to keep - an ideal choice for the beginner. The Variatus Platy is a different species to the standard Platy, and prefers cooler temperatures. They will thrive in unheated tanks that are kept within a centrally-heated home. Ideally, keep at least two females to every male to ensure that no single female has to continuously cope with the males' constant amorous intentions. In the wild, this species is found in heavily vegetated ditches, canals, and springs, so plant cover in the aquarium will be very much appreciated.
Variatus Platies are available in a few domesticated colours and strains, with wild fishes being significantly different to those seen in aquaria. The Hawaii form carries extensive areas of black and this trait can be seen in some naturally occuring geographical races of Variatus. Other colourful aquarium strains are the result of hybridisation with other Xiphophorus species and less tolerant of lower temperatures as a result. These are often deeper-bodied, a trait inherited from maculatus platies.
Xiphophorus maculatus
| Max Size | 6cm (2.36") |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 20-25°C |
| pH | 7.0-8.0 |
| Scientific Name | Poecilia maculata, Platypoecilus maculatus |
| Aquarium Level | Middle/ top |
Easy to keep - an ideal choice for the beginner. The Variatus Platy is a different species to the standard Platy, and prefers cooler temperatures. They will thrive in unheated tanks that are kept within a centrally-heated home. Ideally, keep at least two females to every male to ensure that no single female has to continuously cope with the males' constant amorous intentions. In the wild, this species is found in heavily vegetated ditches, canals, and springs, so plant cover in the aquarium will be very much appreciated.
Variatus Platies are available in a few domesticated colours and strains, with wild fishes being significantly different to those seen in aquaria. The Hawaii form carries extensive areas of black and this trait can be seen in some naturally occuring geographical races of Variatus. Other colourful aquarium strains are the result of hybridisation with other Xiphophorus species and less tolerant of lower temperatures as a result. These are often deeper-bodied, a trait inherited from maculatus platies.
Shipping Policy
We ship our fish with DX, the only courier in the United Kingdom who are licensed to ship fish and other livestock by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
We can guarantee next-day delivery for £32 between Monday and Thursday for orders placed before 1pm and for boxes up to 25kg.
We are able to ship on Friday for a Saturday arrival, but this service will cost £45.
Please note that we will not send a fish that day if overnight temperatures are due to be lower than 6 degrees Celsius.
Some of the fish we stock can be sexed and are sold in a pair of 1 male and 1 female. Please bear in mind, however, that we attempt to match them correctly to the best of our anatomic knowledge but there can be some mistakes, as it is not always guaranteed that the fish will be oppositely sexed.
All our fish are packed in double thickness bags for their safety and security.
The bags are then packed into a polystyrene box with a 40h heat pack and a cardboard outer.
After a shipping date is agreed upon, it is the responsibility of the buyer to be at home when the package arrives.
Once the fish arrive it is your responsibility to acclimatise and then quarantine them using the dripping method. All fish leave our care in good health.
International Shipping
On account of stringent regulations and certificates surrounding the shipping of live fish reintroduced following the United Kingdom’s (UK) exit from the European Union (EU) in 2016, Aquarium-Fish Ltd are no longer able to ship to the EU.
However, we are able to ship anywhere else in the world. Please get in touch if you reside outside the UK and are interested in making a purchase to discuss shipping costs and times.
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