Looking for a colourful, low-maintenance fish that thrives in community aquariums? Our Assorted Platies (Xiphophorus maculatus) are the perfect choice! These vibrant livebearers come in a wide range of striking colours and patterns, making them one of the most popular freshwater fish for both beginner and experienced aquarists.
Each order includes a random mix of healthy, high-quality platies, carefully selected to add variety, beauty, and peaceful activity to your tank.
🌈 What’s Included:
You’ll receive an assorted selection from a wide range of colour and pattern types, such as:
Red Platies
Sunset Platies
Mickey Mouse Platies
Tuxedo Platies
Gold Wag / Black Wag Platies
Hi-Fin or Shortfin Variants (based on availability)
All fish are selected at random to provide a unique, colourful mix.
🐟 Species Information:
Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus
Common Name: Platy / Assorted Platy
Adult Size: 5 – 7 cm
Lifespan: 2 – 4 years
Minimum Tank Size: 40L (60L+ recommended for small groups)
🌟 Why Choose Assorted Platies?
Bright Colours: Each fish adds a unique splash of colour to your tank
Peaceful Nature: Excellent for community tanks and safe around shrimp and snails
Livebearers: Fun for hobbyists interested in breeding—platies give birth to live fry
Hardy & Beginner-Friendly: Tolerant of a wide range of water conditions and very easy to care for
💧 Water Parameters:
Temperature Range: 22°C – 26°C
pH Range: 7.0 – 8.2
Hardness: Moderate to hard water preferred
Tank Setup: Planted tanks with open swimming space are ideal; floating plants provide comfort for fry
🍴 Diet:
Platies are omnivores and enjoy a varied diet, including:
High-quality tropical flakes or pellets
Blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini)
Live or frozen foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms)
Spirulina-based foods for colour enhancement
🤝 Ideal Tank Mates:
Assorted Platies are peaceful and thrive with other community fish such as:
Guppies
Mollies
Swordtails
Corydoras
Danios
Avoid aggressive species or large predatory fish.
🛍️ Why Buy from Aquatic Pets SA?
✔️ Healthy, vibrant platies – locally acclimated✔️ Beautiful mixed varieties in every order✔️ Fast, safe shipping across South Africa✔️ Expert support for tank setup, compatibility & breeding tips
Brighten your aquarium with the playful energy and brilliant colours of Assorted Platies. Whether you're setting up your first tank or expanding your community, these fish are a reliable, beautiful, and interactive choice.
👉 Order now from Aquatic Pets SA and let your tank come alive with colour and life!
Assorted Mollies – Colourful, Peaceful, and Perfect for Any Aquarium
Add a splash of colour, life, and personality to your freshwater tank with our Assorted Mollies – a beautiful mix of one of the most popular and beginner-friendly tropical fish species. Mollies (Poecilia sphenops) are well-loved for their vibrant colours, peaceful nature, and active behavior, making them a fantastic choice for both new and experienced aquarists.
Each order includes a random selection of healthy, high-quality mollies in various colours and fin types – including black, dalmatian, gold, silver, marble, and more!
🎨 What You’ll Receive:
A mixed variety of mollies chosen from:
Black Mollies
Gold Mollies
Dalmatian Mollies
Marble Mollies
Silver & White Mollies
Colours and types are assorted and chosen at random for a diverse and exciting mix.
🐟 Species Overview:
Scientific Name: Poecilia sphenops
Common Name: Molly / Assorted Molly
Adult Size: 6 – 10 cm (size varies by type)
Lifespan: 3 – 5 years
Minimum Tank Size: 60L (larger if keeping a group)
🌿 Key Features:
Vibrant Variety: A stunning mix of colours and patterns to brighten your aquarium
Peaceful & Social: Great community fish that thrive in groups
Livebearers: Mollies give birth to live fry—great for hobbyists interested in breeding
Hardy & Adaptable: Tolerate a wide range of water conditions, perfect for beginners
💧 Water Requirements:
Temperature: 24°C – 28°C
pH: 7.0 – 8.2
Hardness: Moderate to hard water preferred
Tank Setup: Planted areas with open swimming space and hiding spots
Mollies also enjoy a small amount of aquarium salt in their water, but it’s optional in community tanks.
🍴 Feeding:
Mollies are omnivores and enjoy a varied diet:
High-quality flakes or pellets
Vegetable-based foods (like spirulina or blanched spinach)
Frozen or live treats (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms)
🤝 Compatible Tank Mates:
Mollies are peaceful and do well with other non-aggressive species such as:
Guppies
Platies
Tetras
Swordtails
Corydoras
Danios
Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.
🛍️ Why Buy Mollies from Aquatic Pets SA?
✔️ Strong, healthy, and colourful stock✔️ Mixed varieties for a unique tank display✔️ Fast & safe live delivery throughout South Africa✔️ Expert support for tank setup, care, and compatibility
Brighten up your aquarium with the beautiful, easy-going nature of Assorted Mollies. Whether you’re starting your first tropical tank or adding new life to a community setup, these fish offer colour, activity, and charm in one affordable package.
👉 Order your Assorted Mollies today from Aquatic Pets SA – your trusted source for quality tropical fish!
Mixed Swordtails – Vibrant, Lively, and Easy to Care For
Add striking colours and graceful movement to your freshwater aquarium with our Mixed Swordtails (Xiphophorus hellerii), one of the most popular and hardy livebearers available. Known for the males’ iconic “sword-like” tail extension and their active swimming behavior, Swordtails are a stunning and low-maintenance addition to any tropical community tank.
Each order includes a random mix of healthy, colourful Swordtails in a variety of patterns and fin types—making every delivery a surprise burst of aquatic beauty.
🎨 What You’ll Receive:
Each selection includes a mix of vibrant types such as:
Red Swordtails
Pineapple Swordtails
Marigold Swordtails
Tuxedo Swordtails
Green or Neon Swordtails
Hi-Fin and Standard-Fin Variants (based on availability)
Colours and patterns are chosen at random, ensuring a diverse and beautiful mix.
🐟 Species Information:
Scientific Name: Xiphophorus hellerii
Common Name: Swordtail / Mixed Swordtail
Adult Size: 7 – 10 cm
Lifespan: 3 – 5 years
Minimum Tank Size: 60L (larger for community groups)
🌟 Why Choose Mixed Swordtails?
Unique Appearance: Males display an elegant tail “sword,” while females are full-bodied and colourful
Peaceful & Active: Excellent swimmers and community-safe
Livebearers: Breed easily—great for those wanting to raise fry
Very Hardy: Adapt well to a variety of tank conditions, perfect for beginners
💧 Water Conditions:
Temperature: 24°C – 28°C
pH: 7.0 – 8.3
Hardness: Moderate to hard water preferred
Tank Setup: Provide open swimming areas, live plants, and hiding spaces for fry and comfort
🍽 Feeding:
Swordtails are omnivorous and thrive on a balanced diet:
Quality flakes or floating pellets
Live or frozen foods (brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia)
Vegetable-based foods (spirulina, blanched greens)
🤝 Compatible Tank Mates:
Swordtails are peaceful and do well with:
Guppies
Mollies
Platies
Tetras
Corydoras
Danios
Avoid fin-nipping or aggressive fish. Male Swordtails can be territorial, so keep a 1 male to 2-3 females ratio when possible.
🛍️ Why Buy Mixed Swordtails from Aquatic Pets SA?
✔️ Healthy, vibrant, and locally acclimated fish✔️ Carefully selected mixed varieties in every order✔️ Safe live delivery, fast shipping across South Africa✔️ Friendly support for setup, compatibility, and breeding advice
Bring colour, elegance, and energy to your aquarium with our Mixed Swordtails. Whether you're starting a livebearer tank or adding variety to your tropical setup, these fish are a bold and reliable choice.
👉 Order now from Aquatic Pets SA and watch your tank come to life with colour and motion!
A Colorful Male Fancy Guppy is a bright and attractive freshwater fish known for its vivid colors, flowing tail, and energetic swimming. Male guppies are especially popular in aquariums because they display more intense colors and patterns than females.
Appearance
🌈 Bright Colors: Males often show red, blue, yellow, orange, green, or mixed patterns.
🪶 Large Decorative Tail: Their tails can be fan-shaped, sword-shaped, or delta-shaped.
📏 Small Size: Usually about 3–5 cm (1–1.5 inches) long.
✨ Unique Patterns: Spots, mosaics, snakeskin, or metallic colors.
Personality
🏊 Active and playful swimmers
🤝 Peaceful community fish that live well with other small fish
👀 Often swim around the tank showing off their colorful fins.
Care Requirements
💧 Water temperature: 22–28°C
🌿 Tank: At least 20 liters (5 gallons) with plants or hiding spots
🍽 Diet: Flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen food like brine shrimp
🧼 Clean water: Regular water changes keep them healthy.
Why People Love Them
🌈 Extremely colorful and eye-catching
🐟 Easy to care for, great for beginners
🧬 Breed easily, producing many baby guppies
Example Website Description
Colorful Male Fancy Guppy – Premium Aquarium Fish
This vibrant male fancy guppy features bright colors and a beautiful flowing tail. It is healthy, active, and perfect for community aquariums. Ideal for both beginner and experienced fish keepers.
A female guppy is a freshwater fish from the species Guppy. Female guppies are important in aquariums because they breed with male guppies and produce baby fish (fry).
Appearance
Larger than males – usually about 4–6 cm (1.5–2.5 inches) long.
Less colorful – most females are silver, gray, or lightly colored.
Shorter tail and fins compared to male guppies.
Gravid spot – a dark spot near the back of the belly that becomes darker when pregnant.
Behavior
Peaceful fish that live well with other community fish.
Calmer than males, which often chase females during breeding.
Usually swim in groups and explore the tank.
Breeding
Female guppies can store sperm and give birth multiple times after mating once.
They give birth to live baby fish (not eggs).
A female can produce 20–60 fry at a time.
Care Requirements
Water temperature: 22–28 °C
Tank: Plants or hiding places for baby fish
Diet: Flake food, pellets, and occasional live foods like brine shrimp or daphnia.
Why People Keep Female Guppies
For breeding fancy guppies
To create balanced guppy groups in aquariums
They help keep the aquarium calm and natural
Golden Male Guppy
A male guppy is smaller, more colorful, and more decorative than the female.
The “Golden” variety refers to a specific color mutation where the fish has a yellow-gold body tone, often with shimmering or metallic highlights.
Many golden guppies also have patterned tails (like mosaic, cobra, or tuxedo styles).
Appearance
Color: Bright yellow to deep gold, sometimes with orange hues
Tail: Large and flowing, often fan-shaped or delta-shaped
Size: Usually around 3–4 cm (smaller than females)
Fins: More elaborate than females, used to attract mates
Behavior
Active, social, and peaceful
Best kept with other calm fish
Males may chase females frequently, especially in small tanks
Tank Requirements
Tank size: Minimum 20 liters (bigger is better)
Temperature: 22–28°C
pH: 6.8–7.8
Setup: Plants, hiding spots, gentle filtration
Diet
Omnivorous: eats flakes, pellets, and live/frozen foods
Loves treats like brine shrimp and daphnia
Breeding
Guppies are livebearers (they give birth to free-swimming fry)
Golden coloration can be passed to offspring, but genetics can vary
Care Tips
Keep more females than males (e.g., 2–3 females per male) to reduce stress
Maintain clean water guppies are hardy but still sensitive to poor conditions
Avoid aggressive tank mates
