{"product_id":"red-mickey-mouse-platy","title":"Red Mickey Mouse Platy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Red Mickey Mouse Platy\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eXiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a colorful freshwater livebearer known for its bright red body and distinctive black Mickey Mouse-shaped marking near the base of the tail. Hardy, peaceful, and active, this platy is a great choice for beginner aquariums, planted tanks, and community freshwater setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Mickey Mouse Platys are easy to care for and bring constant movement and color to the aquarium. They do well with other peaceful fish such as guppies, mollies, swordtails, corydoras, peaceful tetras, and other community species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright red freshwater livebearer fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive Mickey Mouse-shaped marking near the tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful and active community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for planted aquariums and livebearer tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes well with guppies, mollies, swordtails, and other peaceful fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLivebearing species that can produce fry regularly\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 Red Mickey Mouse 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\u003eRed Mickey Mouse Platys are omnivores and do best with a varied diet. Feed a quality tropical flake or small pellet as the staple food, and offer variety with frozen foods such as brine shrimp or bloodworms, 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\u003eUse live plants such as hornwort, Java fern, Anubias, or floating plants for cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide open swimming space along with planted areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain stable water quality with regular water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd moss, floating plants, or dense cover if you want fry to survive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep more females than males if keeping mixed sexes to reduce breeding stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Mickey Mouse Platys are peaceful community fish and do well with many calm freshwater species. Good tank mates include guppies, mollies, swordtails, other platys, peaceful tetras, rasboras, corydoras, snails, and other non-aggressive community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatys are livebearers, which means females give birth to live fry instead of laying eggs. Under good conditions, females can give birth every 4–6 weeks. If you want baby fish to survive, provide plants, moss, or a breeder box for extra protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre Red Mickey Mouse Platys peaceful?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Red Mickey Mouse Platys are peaceful, active fish that make great additions to community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan Red Mickey Mouse Platys live with other livebearers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They usually do well with other peaceful livebearers such as guppies, mollies, swordtails, and other platys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo Red Mickey Mouse Platys breed easily?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Like other platys, Red Mickey Mouse 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 Red Mickey Mouse 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\u003eAre Red Mickey Mouse Platys good for beginners?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are hardy, colorful, peaceful, and easy to care for, making them a great starter fish for freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy are they called Mickey Mouse Platys?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are named for the black marking near the base of the tail, which can resemble Mickey Mouse’s head and ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Red Mickey Mouse Platys at Tropical Treasures Wyo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Mickey Mouse Platys are bright, peaceful, and beginner-friendly freshwater fish that add color and activity to community aquariums. Shop Red Mickey Mouse 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":52303156117717,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/4545\/8133\/files\/91D2A5B1-3FB1-4DEC-A1DF-79483537A40F.png?v=1762390014","url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/red-mickey-mouse-platy","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}