Red Platy

Red Platy - Solid Vivid Red for a Classic Look

The Red Platy is prized for its solid vivid red colouration, a clean, uninterrupted hue that gives the fish a bold, classic look without any competing pattern. It's a timeless choice for keepers who want strong colour with straightforward, easy care.

As with all platies, this fish is hardy and adaptable, tolerating a wide range of water conditions and requiring little specialist attention. Its active, peaceful temperament makes it a reliable, low-stress addition to almost any community tank.

At N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.

Species Snapshot

• Size Sold: Approximately 2.5–3 cm (juvenile)
• Adult Size: 5–6 cm
• Tank Size: 60 L minimum
• Temperament: Peaceful, active community livebearer
• Temperature: 20–26°C (hardy across a wide range)
• pH: 7.0–8.2 (prefers harder, more alkaline water)
• Difficulty: Very Easy

Ideal Habitat and Care

A tank with open swimming space and some planting suits this active livebearer, letting its solid red colouring stand out clearly.

• Temperature: 20–26°C (hardy across a wide range)
• pH: 7.0–8.2 (prefers harder, more alkaline water)
• Water Flow: Gentle to moderate flow; avoid strong currents
• Maintenance: Weekly partial water changes with stable, cycled parameters

Diet

A varied diet keeps this platy's red colouration deep and vibrant.

• Accepts flake or pellet food as a daily staple
• Enjoys blanched zucchini and other vegetable matter
• Benefits from spirulina-based foods for colour and condition
• An easy-to-feed omnivore that rarely refuses a meal

Compatibility

It's an easygoing, hardy species that mixes comfortably with a wide range of peaceful tankmates.

Suitable tankmates include:

• Mollies
• Swordtails
• Tetras
• Corydoras and other peaceful community fish

Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Why Buy From N8 Aquatics

• Carefully raised aquarium fish
• Healthy, well-conditioned stock
• Strong genetics and vibrant colouration
• Breeder support if you have questions

Pickup Information

N8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.

Orders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.

Please ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.

Important

All livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.

Please ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.