Red Wag High Fin Platy

About the Platy

Red Wag High Fin Platies are vibrant freshwater fish known for their striking coloration and flowing fins. They have a bright red or orange body with contrasting black fins, including a prominent, elongated dorsal fin. These fish are popular in community aquariums due to their peaceful nature and favorability towards aquatic plants.

Husbandry & Care

Temperament: Peaceful

Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons

Water Temperature: 68-79 °F

Water pH: 7.0-8.2

Social Group: For every male fish, keep 2-3 females to prevent excessive individual harassment/courtship.

Diet: Omnivorous; this species will readily accept a wide variety of commercial flakes/pellets, frozen daphnia/brine shrimp/bloodworms, and live baby brine shrimp or daphnia.

Compatible with: Best with peaceful, non-aggressive community fish including but not limited to neon tetras, catfish (Corydoradinae), Loaches, Honey Gourami, Dwarf Gourami, Plecos, Nerite Snails, Amano Shrimp