{"product_id":"red-cap-platy","title":"Red Cap Platy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCoral Red Platy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eXiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ea popular, vibrantly colored freshwater fish known for its intense, uniform coral-red to orange hue and peaceful nature\u003c\/mark\u003e. They are a hardy, active, and social livebearer species that are excellent for beginner aquarists and community tanks.\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"tORfYc_d,tORfYc_e,tORfYc_f\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=tORfYc_d_TKHnVd;\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"29e5e3a4-ff19-4656-91a5-8bc3acad08e9\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=tORfYc_d_C5gNJc;class=tORfYc_d_UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwicj_vo9ayRAxWMJDQIHb5WOoEQye0OegQIARAC\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"tORfYc_m,tORfYc_n,tORfYc_o\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=tORfYc_m_TKHnVd;\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"f8d83623-9938-4797-b7c0-b24b0aab8715\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=tORfYc_m_C5gNJc;class=tORfYc_m_UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwicj_vo9ayRAxWMJDQIHb5WOoEQye0OegQIAhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis fish is prized for its brilliant, monochromatic red coloration that covers its entire body, sometimes with subtle hints of gold shimmer. It has a compact, slightly elongated body shape, and males can be distinguished by their modified, pointed anal fin (gonopodium).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdult Coral Red Platies typically grow to an average maximum size of 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey are very peaceful and social fish, thriving when kept in small groups of three or more. They are active swimmers and co-exist well with other non-aggressive community fish like tetras, guppies, and corydoras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCoral Red Platies are omnivores and are not picky eaters. They accept a varied diet of high-quality flake or pellet food, supplemented with occasional live or frozen treats like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. They will also graze on algae and plant matter in the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConsidered easy to care for, they are a great choice for beginner fish keepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile selectively bred, their wild relatives are native to slow-moving streams and ponds in Central America. They appreciate a well-maintained aquarium with ample swimming space and live plants for cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"tORfYc_18,tORfYc_19,tORfYc_1a\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=tORfYc_18_TKHnVd;\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pan Ocean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48248472142065,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/goldenstatediscus.com\/products\/red-cap-platy","provider":"Golden State Discus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}