{"product_id":"green-lantern-platy","title":"Green Lantern Platy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Green Lantern Platy\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eXiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a colorful freshwater livebearer known for its bright green-blue shimmer, peaceful temperament, and active personality. This beautiful platy variety adds movement and color to community aquariums, especially under aquarium lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Lantern Platys are hardy, beginner-friendly, and adaptable, making them a great choice for planted tanks, livebearer aquariums, and peaceful community setups. They do well with other calm fish such as guppies, mollies, swordtails, corydoras, and peaceful tetras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant green-blue coloration with a metallic shimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful and active freshwater community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly livebearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for planted aquariums and natural aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes well with other peaceful livebearers and community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan breed readily in the home aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStays small and easy to care for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Lantern Platy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 2–2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 gallons or larger recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 2–3 years with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to hard water preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Lantern Platys are omnivores and do best on a varied diet. Feed a quality tropical flake or small pellet as the staple food, and offer variety with frozen foods, live foods, algae-based foods, and vegetable matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Setup Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in small groups for best activity and natural behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide live plants, floating plants, or décor for cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse moderate filtration and maintain stable water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd plants or moss if you want fry to have hiding places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep more females than males if mixing sexes to reduce breeding stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Lantern Platys are peaceful community fish and do well with many other calm freshwater species. Good tank mates include guppies, mollies, swordtails, other platies, peaceful tetras, rasboras, corydoras, snails, and other non-aggressive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatys are livebearers, meaning females give birth to live fry instead of laying eggs. Under good conditions, females can give birth every 4–6 weeks. If you want fry to survive, provide floating plants, moss, or dense cover where baby fish can hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre Green Lantern Platys peaceful?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Green Lantern Platys are peaceful community fish and do well with other calm freshwater species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre Green Lantern Platys good for beginners?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are hardy, adaptable, and easy to care for, making them a great choice for beginner freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo Green Lantern Platys breed easily?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Like other platies, Green Lantern Platys are livebearers and can produce fry regularly when males and females are kept together in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat do Green Lantern Platys eat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are omnivores and will eat tropical flakes, small pellets, frozen foods, live foods, algae-based foods, and vegetable matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan Green Lantern Platys live in planted tanks?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Green Lantern Platys do very well in planted aquariums. Plants provide cover, reduce stress, and give fry places to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat fish can live with Green Lantern Platys?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood tank mates include guppies, mollies, swordtails, peaceful tetras, rasboras, corydoras, snails, and other peaceful community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Green Lantern Platys at Tropical Treasures Wyo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Lantern Platys are colorful, peaceful, and beginner-friendly freshwater fish that make a great addition to planted tanks and community aquariums. Shop Green Lantern Platys and other livebearers at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52315450278101,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/4545\/8133\/files\/Screenshot_20251104_200650_Gallery_64120552-b8b9-44ef-ab10-9b025fcee209.jpg?v=1762696449","url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/green-lantern-platy","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}