{"id":26039,"date":"2026-04-05T07:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T06:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&p=26039"},"modified":"2026-04-05T07:01:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T06:01:23","slug":"mickey-mouse-marlboro-platy-xiphophorus-maculatus-3cm-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=mickey-mouse-marlboro-platy-xiphophorus-maculatus-3cm-2","title":{"rendered":"Mickey Mouse Marlboro Platy Xiphophorus Maculatus 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

The Mickey Mouse Marlboro Platy is a vibrant and hardy freshwater livebearer, named for the distinctive black \u201cMickey Mouse\u201d marking near its tail. With bright red-orange body coloration and striking patterns, this platy adds color and activity to community aquariums.<\/p>\n

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

A selectively bred variety of the common platy, originally derived from Central America. Adapted to aquarium life and widely available in the hobby.<\/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 such as daphnia, bloodworms, or brine shrimp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Occasional vegetable matter (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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      Tetras, rasboras, and danios<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Corydoras and other non-aggressive bottom dwellers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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

      Low. Generally peaceful, but males may occasionally nudge each other during breeding.<\/p>\n

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

      Beginner. Extremely hardy, adaptable, and easy to care for, making it ideal 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 plants and hiding spots to encourage natural behavior. Regular water changes keep colors bright and fish healthy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

        Mickey Mouse Marlboro Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) Overview The Mickey Mouse Marlboro Platy is a vibrant and hardy freshwater livebearer, named for the distinctive black \u201cMickey Mouse\u201d marking near its tail. With bright red-orange body coloration and striking patterns, this platy adds color and activity to community aquariums. Origin A selectively bred variety of the common […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9297,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[108,314],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-26039","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\/26039","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\/9297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=26039"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=26039"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=26039"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=26039"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}