Bring vibrant color and easy care to your tank with our Variatus Platy Fish also known as variable Platy fish and Variegated Platy (Xiphophorus variatus)! These lively, peaceful fish are perfect for community aquariums and first-time fish keepers. Known for their brilliant colors and active personalities, Variatus Platies thrive in a wide range of conditions — and best of all, they do not require a heated aquarium.
Each fish is hand-selected for health and color, with unique variations. Hardy and social, they mix well with other peaceful species and make a stunning, low-maintenance addition to any freshwater setup.
Recommended Tank Setup:
Tank Size: 10+ gallons
Temperature: 16–26°C
pH: 7.0–8.2
Diet: Platies are omnivores and eat vegetables which should be included in their diet for proper nutrition. They benefit from a varied diet that includes both plant-based foods and protein.
✨ Why You’ll Love Them:
❄️ Thrives in unheated or room-temperature aquariums
In the rare case that your livestock arrives dead, we offer a fair and standard DOA policy.
To qualify, you must contact us within 1 hour of delivery. Claims made after this period will not be accepted.
When reporting a DOA, please provide a video and three clear photos of the fish in its unopened, sealed bag as originally packaged. Clear images are required for processing your claim.
Once approved, we will issue a refund or replace for the DOA
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