{"product_id":"livebearers-tuxedo-platy","title":"Tuxedo Platy","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLivebearers – Care Guide \u0026amp; Aquarium Companions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLivebearers are colourful, active and beginner-friendly freshwater fish that give birth to fully formed live young instead of laying eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePopular livebearers include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuppies, Mollies, Platies, Swordtails and Endlers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They are popular in community aquariums because of their bright colours, active behaviour and relatively easy care requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA minimum of around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40–60 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is suitable for smaller livebearers such as Guppies and Endlers. Larger varieties like Mollies and Swordtails benefit from more swimming space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23°C – 28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.0 – 8.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost livebearers prefer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderately hard to hard water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with good mineral content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLivebearers do well in planted community aquariums with plenty of open swimming space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA suitable setup can include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloating plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriftwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen swimming areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable water conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGentle to moderate water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDense plants are especially useful when breeding, as they provide hiding places for newborn fry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLivebearers are generally omnivorous and accept a wide variety of foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable foods include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloodworms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirulina-based foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetable-based foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen and live foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA varied diet helps maintain strong colour, healthy growth and good breeding condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Grouping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLivebearers are active and social fish that usually do well in groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales may frequently chase females, especially during breeding. Keeping approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 male with 2–3 females\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can help reduce constant pressure on individual females.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are generally peaceful, although larger Swordtails and Mollies may occasionally become more dominant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable Tank Companions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLivebearers can usually be kept with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetras • Rasboras • Corydoras • Peaceful Gouramis • Danios • Small Plecos • Peaceful Barbs • Rainbowfish • Snails and other suitable community fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp can also be kept with some livebearers, although newborn shrimp may occasionally be eaten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid highly aggressive or large predatory fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLivebearers are known for breeding easily in home aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemales give birth to free-swimming fry, and depending on the species, a single female may produce several young at one time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide dense plants, moss or separate nursery areas if you want to increase fry survival, as adult fish may sometimes eat newborn fry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferent livebearer species may have slightly different water, space and feeding requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMollies generally prefer harder, mineral-rich water, while Guppies and Platies are often more adaptable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways maintain stable water quality and avoid sudden changes in temperature or water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith clean water, proper nutrition and suitable tank companions, livebearers are colourful, active and rewarding fish for both beginner and experienced aquarium keepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HS Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51859859177705,"sku":"LIV-00092","price":35.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9637\/2457\/files\/images_59.jpg?v=1790527225","url":"https:\/\/hsaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/livebearers-tuxedo-platy","provider":"HS Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}