{"product_id":"variatus-platy","title":"Variatus Platy","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVariatus Platy, Hardy and Colourful Livebearer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Variatus Platy (Xiphophorus variatus) is one of the most colourful and easygoing livebearers you can keep. Available in a lovely range of colours, they bring constant movement and brightness to a community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariatus Platies are hardy, peaceful, and a little more tolerant of cooler water than the common platy, which makes them a forgiving choice for new and experienced keepers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully quarantined and conditioned to ensure strong, healthy stock ready for their new home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Sold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 to 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 L minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0 to 8.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xiphophorus variatus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variatus Platy, Variable Platy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCare and Habitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariatus Platies thrive in clean, stable water with plenty of swimming space and some planting. They appreciate slightly harder, alkaline water and a varied diet that includes some plant matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0 to 8.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore, quality flake and small pellets with some vegetable content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our livestock, they are conditioned for health and shipped Australia-wide with care taken on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47692997296233,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/Platy_Variatus_e7425759-1e21-471f-b148-b542d70b3e67.jpg?v=1781463979","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/variatus-platy","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}