{"product_id":"blue-red-platy","title":"Blue-Red Platy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"372\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eRed Blue Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eAdd a vibrant burst of colour to your aquarium with the stunning Red Blue Platy. This eye-catching variety combines rich red coloration with shimmering blue iridescent highlights, creating a beautiful contrast that stands out in any freshwater aquarium. Peaceful, hardy, and easy to care for, the Red Blue Platy is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eAlways active and inquisitive, these attractive livebearers bring constant movement and personality to planted and community aquariums alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eWhy Choose Red Blue Platy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e❤️ Striking combination of vibrant red and iridescent blue colours\u003cbr data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e✨ Metallic sheen that catches the light beautifully\u003cbr data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e🐠 Peaceful and active community fish\u003cbr data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e🌱 Ideal for planted and beginner-friendly aquariums\u003cbr data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e⭐ Hardy, colourful, and easy to care for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eWhen kept in groups, Red Blue Platies create a lively display as they explore every level of the aquarium and interact with one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e🧬 Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus\u003cbr data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e📛 Common Name: Red Blue Platy\u003cbr data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e🏠 Tank Size: 40L+ recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e📏 Adult Size: Up to 6cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature: 20–26°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e⚗️ pH Range: 7.0–8.2\u003cbr data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e🧘 Temperament: Peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e🍽️ Diet: Flakes, pellets, vegetable matter, frozen foods, and live foods\u003cbr data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e👥 Group Size: 5+ recommended (more females than males if keeping mixed sexes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eRed Blue Platies are highly adaptable and thrive in a wide variety of stable freshwater aquariums. They appreciate planted areas for cover alongside open swimming space and benefit from a varied diet that includes vegetable matter to support vibrant colouration and good health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003ePerfect for peaceful community aquariums. They mix well with guppies, mollies, swordtails, Corydoras, tetras, rasboras, danios, and other peaceful tropical fish. They also coexist well with most freshwater shrimp, although very small shrimplets may occasionally be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003eRed Blue Platies are livebearers and breed readily in freshwater aquariums. If males and females are kept together, fry will often be produced without any special care. Dense plants and mosses provide excellent refuge for young fish. Regular water changes and a varied, high-quality diet will help maintain their vibrant colours and overall vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2957\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Red Blue Platy is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a hardy, colourful, and easy-to-keep tropical fish that combines brilliant red tones with shimmering blue highlights, bringing movement, personality, and lasting beauty to any freshwater community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Snuffle and Swim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58340246716797,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/blue-red-platy","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}