Blue Mickey Mouse Platy

Blue Mickey Mouse Platy, Playful Colour and Classic Markings

The Blue Mickey Mouse Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a hugely popular livebearer, named for the cute Mickey Mouse marking at the base of its tail. This blue form adds a cool, eye-catching shimmer to any community tank.

Mickey Mouse Platies are hardy, peaceful, and endlessly active, which makes them a brilliant choice for beginners and a colourful staple for any community setup.

At N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully quarantined and conditioned to ensure strong, healthy stock ready for their new home.

Species Snapshot

• Size Sold: Approximately 3 to 4 cm
• Adult Size: 4 to 6 cm
• Tank Size: 60 L minimum
• Temperament: Peaceful community fish
• Temperature: 20 to 28°C
• pH: 7.0 to 8.2
• Difficulty: Easy

Key Information

• Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus
• Common Name: Blue Mickey Mouse Platy, Southern Platy
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Difficulty Level: Easy

Care and Habitat

Mickey Mouse Platies thrive in clean, stable water with open swimming space and some planting. They do best in slightly harder, alkaline water and enjoy a varied diet with some vegetable content.

• Temperature: 20 to 28°C
• pH: 7.0 to 8.2
• Water Flow: Low to moderate
• Diet: Omnivore, quality flake and small pellets with some vegetable content

Like all our livestock, they are conditioned for health and shipped Australia-wide with care taken on every order.