Tiger Ruby Platy
The Tiger Ruby Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a colorful freshwater livebearer known for its fiery red body and bold tiger-like black markings. Hardy, peaceful, and active, this platy variety is a great choice for beginner aquariums, community tanks, and planted freshwater setups.
Tiger Ruby Platies stay small, adapt well to a wide range of freshwater conditions, and bring bright color and movement to the aquarium. Like other platies, they are livebearers, meaning females give birth to live fry instead of laying eggs.
Key Features
- Colorful freshwater livebearer fish
- Fiery red body with tiger-like black markings
- Peaceful and community-friendly
- Hardy and beginner-friendly
- Great for planted aquariums and aquascapes
- Active swimmer that adds movement to the tank
- Can breed readily in the home aquarium
Care Requirements
- Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus
- Common Name: Tiger Ruby Platy
- Adult Size: Around 2–2.5 inches
- Temperament: Peaceful and community-friendly
- Tank Size: 10 gallons or larger
- Care Level: Beginner-friendly
- Diet: Omnivore
Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72–80°F
- pH: 7.0–8.2
- Hardness: 10–28 dGH
Diet
Tiger Ruby 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.
Tank Setup
A planted aquarium with open swimming space is ideal for Tiger Ruby Platies. Live plants, floating plants, and décor provide cover and help reduce stress, while open areas allow them to swim actively throughout the tank.
Tank Mates
Tiger Ruby Platies 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.
Breeding
Platies are livebearers and can breed easily when males and females are kept together. Females can give birth to live fry 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Tiger Ruby Platies easy to care for?
Yes. Tiger Ruby Platies are hardy, peaceful, and beginner-friendly, making them a great choice for new freshwater aquarium keepers.
Do Tiger Ruby Platies breed easily?
Yes. Like other platies, Tiger Ruby Platies are prolific livebearers and can produce fry regularly in a well-maintained aquarium.
Can Tiger Ruby Platies live with other fish?
Yes. They are peaceful community fish and mix well with other small, non-aggressive freshwater species.
What is the best tank setup for Tiger Ruby Platies?
A planted aquarium with stable water conditions, moderate filtration, and open swimming space is ideal. Plants also provide cover and hiding places for fry.
Are Tiger Ruby Platies good for aquascapes?
Yes. Their bold red coloration and dark markings create strong contrast against green plants, making them a beautiful choice for planted aquariums and aquascapes.
What do Tiger Ruby Platies eat?
They are omnivores and will eat tropical flakes, small pellets, frozen foods, live foods, algae-based foods, and vegetable matter.
Shop Tiger Ruby Platies at Tropical Treasures Wyo
Tiger Ruby Platies are colorful, peaceful, and beginner-friendly freshwater fish that make a great addition to community aquariums and planted tanks. Shop Tiger Ruby Platies and other livebearers at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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