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Live fish will be delivered only to selected pincodes in Kolkata and nearby areas.
Here are complete details about the Mickey Mouse Platy fish — a popular, peaceful, and colorful freshwater fish ideal for beginners and community tanks:
🐠 Mickey Mouse Platy Overview
| Feature | Detail |
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| Common Name | Mickey Mouse Platy |
| Scientific Name | Xiphophorus maculatus (variant) |
| Family | Poeciliidae (Livebearers) |
| Origin | Central America (Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras); this variety is selectively bred |
| Adult Size | 2 – 2.5 inches (5 – 6.5 cm) |
| Lifespan | 2 – 3 years (up to 5 with excellent care) |
| Temperament | Peaceful, social, active |
| Tank Level | Middle to upper regions |
| Type | Livebearer (gives birth to free-swimming fry) |
🎨 Appearance
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Color Varieties: Gold, red, orange, blue, black, and combinations.
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Tail Marking: Black tail spot with two dots resembling Mickey Mouse’s head and ears — hence the name.
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Body Shape: Plump, rounded with short fins.
💧 Water & Tank Requirements
| Parameter | Recommended Range |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | Minimum 10 gallons (more for groups) |
| Temperature | 70 – 78°F (21 – 26°C) |
| pH | 7.0 – 8.2 |
| Hardness | 10 – 25 dGH |
| Water Flow | Low to moderate |
| Filtration | Gentle; sponge or HOB filter ideal |
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Prefer a planted tank with hiding spots and open swimming areas.
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Do regular partial water changes (25% weekly) to maintain water quality.
🧠 Behavior & Tank Mates
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Peaceful and non-aggressive.
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Do well in small schools; best kept in groups of 3+ (1 male per 2+ females recommended).
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Good tank mates: Guppies, mollies, swordtails, tetras, danios, rasboras, Corydoras, shrimp.
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Avoid large or aggressive fish like cichlids or barbs.
🍽️ Diet
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Type: Omnivore
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Diet Includes:
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High-quality flakes and pellets
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Frozen/live foods: brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia
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Vegetables: blanched spinach, zucchini, shelled peas
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Spirulina-based foods for color enhancement
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Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times per day in small amounts (what they can eat in 2–3 minutes)
🐣 Breeding
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Livebearers: Females give birth to 20–60 live fry every 4–6 weeks.
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Sexual Dimorphism:
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Males have a gonopodium (a pointed anal fin).
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Females are larger and rounder with a fan-shaped anal fin.
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Breeding Tips:
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Provide hiding spots (plants or breeding boxes) for fry.
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Use a separate breeder tank if you want to raise the fry.
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Feed fry crushed flakes or baby brine shrimp.
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🩺 Health & Disease Prevention
| Common Issues | Signs | Prevention/Treatment |
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| Ich (white spots) | Scratching, white dots | Increase temp + Ich meds |
| Fin rot | Fraying fins, discoloration | Clean water, antibacterial treatment |
| Internal parasites | Weight loss, stringy poop | Anti-parasitic meds |
| Columnaris | Cottony patches, ulcers | Quarantine + antibacterial meds |
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Prevention: Quarantine new fish, maintain clean water, avoid overfeeding.
✅ Quick Facts Summary
| Trait | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin | Central America |
| Size | 2 – 2.5 inches |
| Tank Size | 10+ gallons |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Breeding | Livebearer |
| Lifespan | 2–3 years |
| Care Level | Easy (great for beginners) |
🧡 Why Choose Mickey Mouse Platies?
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Extremely hardy and low-maintenance
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Ideal for beginners and peaceful communities
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Fun to breed and raise fry
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Bright colors and unique tail marking
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