{"product_id":"mickey-mouse-gold-platy-xiphophorus-maculatus-3cm","title":"Mickey Mouse Gold Platy Xiphophorus Maculatus 3cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eMickey Mouse Gold Platy (\u003cem data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eXiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4 data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eThe Mickey Mouse Gold Platy is a lively and colorful freshwater livebearer, easily recognized by its bright golden-orange body and the distinctive “Mickey Mouse” black marking near its tail. Hardy and active, it adds vibrant color and movement to community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eA selectively bred variety of the common platy, originally from Central America. Widely available in the aquarium hobby due to its adaptability and ease of care.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eOmnivorous and easy to feed:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eHigh-quality flakes or pellets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"706\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eFrozen or live foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, or bloodworms\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eOccasional vegetable matter such as blanched spinach, zucchini, or algae wafers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4 data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"872\"\u003ePeaceful and ideal for community tanks. Compatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eOther livebearers (mollies, swordtails, platies)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eSmall tetras, rasboras, and danios\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eCorydoras and other gentle bottom dwellers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive or much larger species that may harass them.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eAggression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eLow. Generally peaceful; males may occasionally nudge each other during mating displays.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eBeginner. Very hardy and easy to care for, making it suitable for novice aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–78°F (21–26°C)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide planted areas and hiding spots to encourage natural behavior. Regular water changes keep colors vibrant and fish healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1755\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Mickey Mouse Gold Platy (\u003cem data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eXiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a bright, peaceful, and hardy livebearer, perfect for beginner-friendly community aquariums and colorful freshwater displays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64946675548537,"sku":"STF-MISS-NOV46","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/Mickey-Mouse-Gold-Platy-Xiphophorus-Maculatus.png?v=1792492432","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk\/products\/mickey-mouse-gold-platy-xiphophorus-maculatus-3cm","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}