Red Top Mickey Mouse Platy (pair)

The Red Top Mickey Mouse Platy is a colorful variety of the Mickey Mouse Platy. It gets its name from:

• Red Top – a bright red or orange-red coloration on the upper body and dorsal area.
• Mickey Mouse – three black spots near the tail that resemble Mickey Mouse’s head.

Care Guide

• Scientific name: Xiphophorus maculatus
• Adult size: 5–6 cm (2–2.5 inches)
• Lifespan: 3–5 years with good care.

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
• pH: 7.0–8.0
• Hardness: Moderate to hard water (10–25 dGH)
• Minimum tank size: 40–60 liters (10–15 gallons) for a small group.

Diet

They are omnivores and thrive on:

• High-quality flakes or micro pellets
• Frozen/live brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms
• Spirulina-based foods and occasional blanched vegetables such as spinach or zucchini.

Temperament

• Peaceful and active.
• Best kept in groups.
• Ideal male-to-female ratio is 1 male for every 2–3 females to reduce harassment.
• Suitable with guppies, mollies, swordtails, corydoras, small tetras, rasboras, and other peaceful community fish.

Breeding

• Livebearer that breeds readily.
• Females can produce 20–50 fry approximately every month under good conditions.
• Dense plants like Java moss or floating plants help protect the fry from adults.

Aquarium Setup

A planted aquarium with open swimming space works best. Maintain excellent water quality with regular water changes and stable parameters to keep their colors vibrant.

The Red Top Mickey Mouse Platy is an excellent beginner fish because it is hardy, colorful, peaceful, and easy to breed, making it a popular choice for community aquariums.