Dwarf Red Coral Platy

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$2.99

Freshwater Fish Shipping & Delivery Details Generally ships in 1–2 business days

Generally ships in 1–2 business days In stock and packed for safe aquarium transit.

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At a glance

Type: Freshwater Fish
Subtype: Livebearer
Minimum tank: Best in stable, cycled community aquariums with peaceful tankmates
Temperament: Peaceful livebearer
Diet: Flakes, small pellets, and occasional frozen or vegetable-based foods
Best kept: Can be kept in peaceful groups with plant cover and compatible tankmates
Avoid with: Aggressive cichlids, fin nippers, large predators, and goldfish
Shipping: Most in-stock freshwater fish generally ship in 1–2 business days
Before you buy: Make sure the tank is cycled, peaceful, and ready for livebearers

Product details

Overview

Dwarf Red Coral Platy is a colorful freshwater livebearer suited for peaceful community aquariums. It does best in stable, fully cycled water with peaceful tankmates, plant cover, and a varied diet of flakes, small pellets, and occasional frozen or vegetable-based foods.

Type: Freshwater Fish
Subtype: Livebearer
Adult size: Plan for adult size, not just size at purchase.
Minimum tank: Best in stable, cycled community aquariums with peaceful tankmates.
Temperament: Peaceful livebearer.
Care level: Beginner-friendly when kept in clean, stable water.
Temperature: Keep temperature steady and matched to peaceful tropical community fish.
pH: Stable freshwater parameters matter more than constant correction.
Diet: Flakes, small pellets, and occasional frozen or vegetable-based foods.
Best kept: Peaceful groups with plant cover and compatible tankmates.
Best tankmates: Other peaceful livebearers, small community fish, Corydoras, peaceful snails, and live plants.
Avoid with: Aggressive cichlids, fin nippers, large predators, and goldfish.

Shipping & arrival

Most in-stock freshwater fish generally ship in 1–2 business days when weather, livestock condition, and carrier timing are safe. Open the package promptly, keep lights low, and acclimate before release.