{"product_id":"red-tuxedo-platy","title":"Red Tuxedo Platy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"381\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eRed Tuxedo Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eBring bold colour and lively personality to your aquarium with the stunning Red Tuxedo Platy. This popular variety is admired for its vibrant red body, beautifully contrasted by a rich black \"tuxedo\" pattern across the rear half of its body. Hardy, peaceful, and incredibly easy to care for, the Red Tuxedo Platy is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eAlways active and full of character, these colourful livebearers are perfect for adding movement and striking contrast to planted and community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eWhy Choose Red Tuxedo Platy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e❤️ Brilliant red body with a distinctive black tuxedo pattern\u003cbr data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e✨ Eye-catching colour contrast that stands out in any aquarium\u003cbr data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e🐠 Peaceful, active, and full of personality\u003cbr data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e🌱 Ideal for planted and community aquariums\u003cbr data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e⭐ Hardy, beginner-friendly, and easy to care for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eWhen kept in groups, Red Tuxedo Platies create a vibrant display as they actively explore every level of the aquarium and interact with one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e🧬 Scientific Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eXiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003e📛 Common Name: Red Tuxedo Platy\u003cbr data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e🏠 Tank Size: 40L+ recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e📏 Adult Size: Up to 6cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature: 20–26°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e⚗️ pH Range: 7.0–8.2\u003cbr data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e🧘 Temperament: Peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e🍽️ Diet: Flakes, pellets, vegetable matter, frozen foods, and live foods\u003cbr data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e👥 Group Size: 5+ recommended (more females than males if keeping mixed sexes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eRed Tuxedo Platies are highly adaptable and thrive in a wide range of stable freshwater aquariums. They appreciate planted areas for shelter, along with open swimming space, and benefit from a varied diet that includes both protein and vegetable matter to maintain their vibrant colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2369\"\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=\"2371\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003eRed Tuxedo 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, mosses, and floating vegetation provide valuable refuge for young fish. Regular water changes and a varied, high-quality diet will help maintain their striking colouration and overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"3049\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Red Tuxedo Platy is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a hardy, colourful, and easy-to-keep tropical fish that combines vivid red colouration with a bold black tuxedo pattern, bringing energy, personality, and lasting beauty to any freshwater community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petra-aqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58340270276989,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/red-tuxedo-platy","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}