{"product_id":"silver-mickey-mouse-platy","title":"Silver Mickey Mouse Platy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Silver Mickey Mouse Platy\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eXiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful freshwater livebearer known for its shiny silver body and distinctive black Mickey Mouse-shaped marking near the base of the tail. Hardy, active, and beginner-friendly, this platy is a great choice for community aquariums, planted tanks, and new fishkeepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Mickey Mouse Platies stay small, adapt well to a range of freshwater conditions, and bring constant movement to the aquarium. Their peaceful nature makes them a popular choice for tanks with other calm community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful freshwater livebearer fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiny silver body with Mickey Mouse-style tail marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for community aquariums and planted tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive swimmer that adds movement to the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStays small and easy to care for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan breed readily in the home aquarium\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 Silver 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 community-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons or larger\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–80°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\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–28 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Mickey Mouse Platies 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, live foods, algae-based foods, and vegetable matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Mickey Mouse Platies are peaceful community fish and do well with 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\u003ePlaties are livebearers, meaning females give birth to live fry instead of laying eggs. Females can give birth every 4–6 weeks under good conditions. 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\u003eWhy is it called a Mickey Mouse Platy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black marking near the base of the tail can resemble Mickey Mouse’s head and ears, which is where the name comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre Silver Mickey Mouse Platies good for beginners?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Silver Mickey Mouse Platies are hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, making them a great choice for beginner freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo Silver Mickey Mouse Platies breed easily?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Platies are prolific livebearers and can produce fry regularly when males and females are kept together in healthy conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan Silver Mickey Mouse Platies live in brackish water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Mickey Mouse Platies are freshwater fish and do best in stable freshwater aquariums. They can tolerate harder, mineral-rich water, but a standard freshwater setup is best for most hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat tank mates are good for Silver Mickey Mouse Platies?\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\u003ch4\u003eHow many Silver Mickey Mouse Platies should I keep together?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaties do well in small groups. If keeping males and females together, keep more females than males to help reduce breeding stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Silver Mickey Mouse Platies at Tropical Treasures Wyo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Mickey Mouse Platies are peaceful, hardy, and beginner-friendly freshwater fish that make a great addition to community aquariums and planted tanks. Shop Silver Mickey Mouse Platies and other livebearers at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51691814060245,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/4545\/8133\/files\/400225XvOKcb7AzmyUu_1280x1280_7bdbcf24-0c12-4d7b-998c-d7ef7a71bc4a.jpg?v=1756074076","url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/silver-mickey-mouse-platy","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}