{"id":26038,"date":"2026-04-05T07:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T06:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&p=26038"},"modified":"2026-04-05T07:01:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T06:01:20","slug":"mickey-mouse-gold-platy-xiphophorus-maculatus-3cm-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=mickey-mouse-gold-platy-xiphophorus-maculatus-3cm-2","title":{"rendered":"Mickey Mouse Gold Platy Xiphophorus Maculatus 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mickey Mouse Gold Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Mickey Mouse Gold Platy is a lively and colorful freshwater livebearer, easily recognized by its bright golden-orange body and the distinctive \u201cMickey Mouse\u201d black marking near its tail. Hardy and active, it adds vibrant color and movement to community aquariums.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A selectively bred variety of the common platy, originally from Central America. Widely available in the aquarium hobby due to its adaptability and ease of care.<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Omnivorous and easy to feed:<\/p>\n

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    High-quality flakes or pellets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Frozen or live foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, or bloodworms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Occasional vegetable matter such as blanched spinach, zucchini, or algae wafers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Peaceful and ideal for community tanks. Compatible with:<\/p>\n

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      Other livebearers (mollies, swordtails, platies)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Small tetras, rasboras, and danios<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Corydoras and other gentle bottom dwellers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Avoid:<\/strong> Aggressive or much larger species that may harass them.<\/p>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Low. Generally peaceful; males may occasionally nudge each other during mating displays.<\/p>\n

      Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Beginner. Very hardy and easy to care for, making it suitable for novice aquarists.<\/p>\n

      Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        Temperature:<\/strong> 70\u201378\u00b0F (21\u201326\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        pH:<\/strong> 7.0\u20138.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Hardness:<\/strong> 10\u201320 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Notes:<\/strong> Provide planted areas and hiding spots to encourage natural behavior. Regular water changes keep colors vibrant and fish healthy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The Mickey Mouse Gold Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus<\/em>) is a bright, peaceful, and hardy livebearer, perfect for beginner-friendly community aquariums and colorful freshwater displays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Mickey Mouse Gold Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) Overview The Mickey Mouse Gold Platy is a lively and colorful freshwater livebearer, easily recognized by its bright golden-orange body and the distinctive \u201cMickey Mouse\u201d black marking near its tail. Hardy and active, it adds vibrant color and movement to community aquariums. Origin A selectively bred variety of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9295,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[108,314],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-26038","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-platy","7":"product_cat-temperate-fish","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/26038","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/9295"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=26038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=26038"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=26038"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=26038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}