Sunset Platy

The Sunset Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a gorgeous, hardy, and exceptionally peaceful freshwater tropical fish that brings brilliant gradients of color to any home aquarium. Named for its striking coloration, it features a warm yellow-gold head and body that transitions smoothly into a deep, fiery orange-red tail. Platies are classic livebearers known for their active schooling nature, making them a fantastic and lively addition for both beginner and experienced hobbyists.

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 22°C – 26°C (72°F – 79°F); stability is more important than an exact degree.
• pH Level: 7.0 – 8.0 (slightly alkaline).
• General Hardness (GH): 8 – 15 dGH (or about 10–25 dGH depending on the source; moderate to hard water preferred).
• Ammonia & Nitrite: 0 ppm (must be fully cycled).
• Nitrate: Kept below 20 ppm through regular water changes.

Diet

• Omnivorous Diet: Readily accepts high-quality tropical flakes, micro pellets, freeze-dried bloodworms, and spirulina flakes & Decap Artemia Shrimp eggs.
• Live or Frozon:- Blood worms, Artiema

Tank Mates

Guppies, Mollies, Swordtail, Neon Tetras, Rasboras, Dwarf Gourami, Corydoras, Nerite snail, Apple snails, Bristlenose Pleco, Otocinclus.

Life Span & Growth

Lifespan of 3 to 5 years in captivity with proper care.

Typically grow to 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7 cm) in size

Key Features & Care Highlights

• Stunning Sunset Gradient: Displays a vibrant, natural color transition from bright yellow-orange near the head to deep crimson-red across the tail fin.
• Extremely Peaceful & Social: An ideal community fish that gets along wonderfully with other peaceful species like guppies, mollies, tetras, and corydoras.
• Hardy & Beginner-Friendly: Highly adaptable to various water parameters, making them one of the easiest tropical livebearers to care for.
• Active Swimmer: Spends most of its time active in the middle and top layers of the aquarium, adding constant movement and visual interest.

Note: – All Our live stock is well Quarantined & settled before we sell. We follow very strict quarantine process so no need to worry about the quality of the fishes we sell. You can always visit our store located at Vijayanagar Bengaluru to see our quality of live fishes.