{"product_id":"tricolor-mickey-mouse-platy","title":"Tricolor Mickey Mouse Platy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tricolor Mickey Mouse Platy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a colorful freshwater livebearer known for its bright mix of colors and the signature Mickey Mouse-style marking near the base of the tail. Hardy, peaceful, and beginner-friendly, this platy is a great choice for community aquariums, planted tanks, and customers looking for an active, easy-to-care-for fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaties are popular because they stay small, adapt well to a range of freshwater conditions, and get along with many peaceful tank mates. Their active swimming behavior and bold coloration make them a fun addition to both beginner and experienced freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful freshwater livebearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive Mickey Mouse-style tail marking\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 community tanks\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 Tricolor 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 10 gallons or larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner-friendly\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\u003eTricolor Mickey Mouse Platies 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 Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese peaceful fish do well with other community fish that enjoy similar water conditions. Good tank mates include other platies, mollies, swordtails, guppies, peaceful tetras, rasboras, corydoras, snails, and other calm freshwater species.\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 Tricolor Mickey Mouse Platies good for beginners?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Platies are hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, making them a great choice for beginner freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan platies live in brackish water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaties are freshwater fish and do best in freshwater aquariums with stable water conditions. They can tolerate harder, mineral-rich water, but a standard freshwater setup is best for most hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often do platies breed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale platies can give birth about every 4–6 weeks when healthy, mature, and kept in proper conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat fish can live with Mickey Mouse Platies?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood tank mates include guppies, mollies, swordtails, peaceful tetras, corydoras, snails, rasboras, and other peaceful community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many platies should I keep together?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaties do best in small groups. If keeping males and females together, keep more females than males to reduce stress from breeding behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Tricolor Mickey Mouse Platies at Tropical Treasures Wyo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTricolor Mickey Mouse Platies are colorful, peaceful, and beginner-friendly freshwater fish that make a great addition to community aquariums. Shop freshwater livebearers and community fish at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51691813699797,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/4545\/8133\/files\/download_76.jpg?v=1771517167","url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/tricolor-mickey-mouse-platy","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}