Platy Red White Calico

Description

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How To Safely Add Fish To Tank

1. Set live stock aside with transportation bag in room temperature place for 30 minutes.
2. Then transfer bag to float in aquarium for another 30 minutes
3. Use a fish net to transfer the live stock by scooping it from the bag into the tank.

Note: Do not release live stocks together with the transportation water into tank.

Red White Calico Platy in the community tank

The Red White Calico Platy carries a mottled patchwork of red, white and dark speckling, so no two fish look quite alike, which is part of the appeal for keepers building a lively mixed tank. We rate it among the most beginner-friendly livebearers in Singapore: peaceful, adaptable and content in the warm 27-29C water of a typical unheated indoor aquarium. They graze actively all day, accept flake and micro-pellets readily, and welcome a little blanched vegetable to keep their varied calico colouring vibrant.

These platies do best with a good water conditioner to neutralise chloramine and a touch of buffering, since our local tap runs soft and slightly acidic while platies lean toward harder, neutral-to-alkaline conditions. As livebearers they breed freely, so include floating plants or spawning grass if you want fry to survive. Keep them in small groups with a female bias, and pair with corydoras, tetras or other platies for a relaxed, colourful community.

See the wider guppies and livebearers selection, and our platy care guide alongside the tank mates guide help you build a peaceful stocking list.