Assorted Platy 4cm – Colourful Freshwater Aquarium Fish

Brighten your aquarium with our Assorted Platies 4cm. These colourful freshwater fish are known for their peaceful nature, active behaviour and wide range of attractive colours.

Our assorted Platies may include red, orange, yellow, black, blue-toned and mixed-pattern varieties. Each fish has its own unique appearance, making them a popular choice for tropical community aquariums.

Platies are hardy livebearers that are easy to feed and enjoyable to keep. They are especially suitable for beginners and established community tanks with compatible fish.

Sold individually at approximately 4cm. Colours, markings and sexes are assorted and depend on current stock. Specific colours cannot be guaranteed.

At a Glance

• Colourful freshwater fish with assorted patterns
• Peaceful temperament and active swimming behaviour
• Great choice for beginner and community aquariums
• Suitable for planted freshwater tanks
• Enjoy a varied diet of flakes, pellets and plant-based foods
• Livebearing fish that can produce free-swimming fry

Assorted Platy Fish Profile

• Common Name: Assorted Platy
• Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus (domestic varieties)
• Sale Size: Approximately 4cm
• Adult Size: Commonly 5–7cm, with some females growing larger
• Temperament: Peaceful and active
• Care Level: Beginner friendly
• Recommended Aquarium: 60 litres or larger for a small group
• Temperature: 22–26°C
• pH Range: 7.0–8.2
• Water Hardness: Moderately hard to hard, approximately 10–25 dGH
• Diet: Omnivore
• Swimming Level: All levels, particularly middle areas
• Social Behaviour: Peaceful livebearer that benefits from the company of other Platies
• Breeding: Livebearer
• Sex: Unsexed / assorted
• Quantity: 1 live Platy

Are Assorted Platies Good Community Fish?

Yes. Platies are among the most popular fish for peaceful freshwater community aquariums.

They can live with Guppies, Mollies, Swordtails and other peaceful fish that enjoy similar water conditions. Avoid aggressive species and fish that may bully smaller tank mates.

Platies are not true schooling fish, but they enjoy the company of their own kind. A small group provides an active and colourful display.

If keeping males and females together, aim for more females than males. This can help reduce persistent chasing during breeding.

Explore our tropical aquarium fish or browse our full live fish range.

Setting Up an Aquarium for Platies

Platies are adaptable fish, but they do best in a mature aquarium with stable water conditions.

Provide open swimming space along with plants and hiding places. A tank of around 60 litres or larger is a good starting point for a small group.

They prefer neutral to slightly alkaline water with moderate to high mineral content. Very soft, acidic water is not ideal.

Regular water changes and effective filtration help maintain good water quality.

Platies also look fantastic in planted aquariums. Browse our live aquarium plants to create a natural environment.

What Do Assorted Platies Eat?

Platies are omnivores and readily accept most quality aquarium foods.

Feed a varied diet that includes:

• Quality tropical fish flakes
• Small tropical fish pellets
• Spirulina and vegetable-based foods
• Occasional frozen or live foods

Platies also graze on soft algae and biofilm in the aquarium.

Feed small amounts once or twice daily. Avoid overfeeding to help maintain good water quality.

Find suitable foods in our aquarium fish food range.

Breeding Assorted Platies

Platies are livebearers. Females give birth to fully formed, free-swimming young rather than laying eggs.

They can breed readily in a healthy aquarium when mature males and females are present.

Dense aquarium plants provide valuable shelter for newborn fry. However, adult fish may eat their young, so a separate nursery tank may be useful when raising larger numbers.

Female Platies can also store sperm and produce fry after being separated from males.

Buy Assorted Platies Online in Australia

Add colour and activity to your aquarium with our Assorted Platy 4cm. These peaceful livebearers make an excellent addition to suitable freshwater community tanks.

Aquaholics supplies live aquarium fish to eligible Australian locations. Sunshine Coast customers can also visit our aquarium store in Baringa.

Ready to add Platies to your aquarium? Select your quantity and add them to your cart while stock is available.

Please read our live fish purchasing and shipping information before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Platies good fish for beginners?

Yes. Platies are hardy, peaceful and easy to feed. They are a great beginner fish when kept in a mature aquarium with suitable water conditions.

How big do Assorted Platies grow?

Most common Platies grow to around 5–7cm. Some females may grow larger. Our assorted Platies are supplied at approximately 4cm.

Can Platies live with Guppies?

Yes. Platies and Guppies are generally compatible when their water requirements match. Both prefer clean, moderately hard to hard freshwater.

How many Platies should I keep together?

Platies benefit from being kept with others of their kind. A small group of three to five can work well in a suitably sized aquarium. Allow more space for larger groups.

Do Platies need an aquarium heater?

Platies need stable water temperatures. A heater is recommended when room temperatures cannot reliably maintain a suitable range.

Do Platies breed easily?

Yes. Platies are livebearers and can breed readily in suitable conditions. Females give birth to live fry rather than laying eggs.

Will I receive a specific Platy colour?

This listing is for assorted colours and patterns. Individual colours and sexes cannot be guaranteed.

What size Platy will I receive?

Each Platy is supplied at approximately 4cm. Small variations in size and appearance are normal with live fish.