Red Tux Platy

Red Tux Platy - Red Body with a Sharp Tuxedo Finish

The Red Tux Platy sports a vivid red body with a black tuxedo rear half, a clean two-tone split that gives the fish a smart, formal appearance in the tank. The sharp transition between red and black makes this strain easy to pick out at a glance.

This variety inherits the same hardy constitution found throughout the platy family, tolerating a wide range of water conditions with ease. Its temperament is active yet peaceful, making it a dependable community fish for tanks of many styles.

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

Open swimming space paired with some planting suits this active livebearer and lets its tuxedo pattern be seen 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 healthy and its colours sharp.

• 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 a calm, adaptable fish that fits comfortably into most peaceful community setups.

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.