The platy is an ideal community fish for new fish keepers as it is a hardy and is compatible with most species and very easy to breed. They are prolific breeders, giving birth to at least 20-50 youngsters each time. Bushy plants provide cover for the young fry. What is seemingly surprising is that males are not necessary for breeding! This is because once fertilized females can store sperm. Females in the store may already have mated, and stored sperm that may be used to fertilize several more batches of eggs, months after being kept with a male. Platies are sexed by their anal/ventral fin: The female has a typical anal fin, whereas males have a modified fin, called a gynopodium (a pointed, tubular appendage which is used to fertilize the female). The platy originates from Mexico and Belize, where waters are alkaline. However, the available platies are commercially bred and tolerate a large range of water conditions and should be kept in a group.
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
- Care Level: Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Water Conditions: 73-81° F, KH 2-6, pH 5.5-7.5
- Max. Size: 2″
- Color Form: Translucent, Red, Orange
- Diet: Omnivore
Size: Approx. 1″
* All Livestock is for Sale in Singapore only and and Not Available for overseas export.
If stated as Pre-Order:
Unless otherwise stated of availability in-store/online, pre-ordering lead time for livestock typically takes approximately 3-4 weeks for shipment arrival + 1 week of quarantine period before ready for delivery/collection. Once a pre-order has been received, any cancellation/amendment request will be subjected to a 5% admin fee charge of the order value. A full refund maybe requested without any cancellation charge imposed if the pre-ordered livestock fails to arrive after 30 days upon placing the order.
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Prior to shipment, we examine the items ordered thoroughly before sending the items. Most orders are shipped within 48 hours. The expected delivery time is 3 to 7 days.
Returns
The stock is constantly changing and cannot be fully controlled by us due to the involvement of many different parties, such as the factory and our warehouse. The levels of stock can change at any moment. You may not receive your order once the order has been made.
The policy is 30 days. If it's been longer than 30 days since you made your purchase and we're unable to offer you a complete exchange or refund.
To be eligible for a return your item must be unused and in the same condition as you received it. You must have the item in its original packaging.
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