Red Coral Platy

🔥 Red Coral Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)
Add a vibrant splash of warm colour to your aquarium with the stunning Red Coral Platy. This eye-catching livebearer features rich coral-red tones that glow beautifully under aquarium lighting, bringing instant warmth and life to both planted and community setups.

Known for their hardy nature and peaceful temperament, Red Coral Platies are one of the most reliable and beginner-friendly tropical fish available in the UK, making them a favourite among aquarists of all experience levels.

🌿 Why Choose Red Coral Platy?
❤️ Bright coral-red body colouration
🐠 Peaceful, active, and easy to care for
🌱 Perfect for community and planted aquariums
⭐ Excellent beginner-friendly tropical fish
🎨 Strong visual impact in groups

When kept in small groups, they create a lively shoal of warm colour that constantly moves through the aquarium, adding energy and vibrancy.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus
📛 Common Name: Red Coral Platy
🏠 Tank Size: 40L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 20–26°C
⚗️ pH Range: 7.0–8.2
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Flake food, micro pellets, vegetable matter, frozen & live foods
👥 Group Size: 3–6+ recommended

Red Coral Platies thrive in well-planted aquariums with stable water conditions. They are highly adaptable and suitable for a wide range of freshwater community setups.

🐠 Compatibility
Ideal for peaceful community tanks with guppies, mollies, swordtails, tetras, rasboras, shrimp, and snails. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Important Notes
As livebearers, platies may breed easily when males and females are kept together. Providing plants and cover helps protect fry and maintain balance in the aquarium.

The Red Coral Platy is a perfect choice for UK fishkeepers looking for a bright, hardy, and easy-care fish that brings constant colour and movement to any freshwater aquarium.