6 X Bumble Bee Platy – Xiphophorus maculatus

6 X Bumble Bee Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a striking livebearer pack featuring beautiful yellow-gold bodies with bold black bumble bee markings. These peaceful tropical fish are perfect for community aquariums, planted tanks, and fishkeepers looking for hardy, colourful, easy-care species.

Bumble Bee Platies are active, social, and beginner-friendly. Their eye-catching patterning adds instant contrast and movement to freshwater aquariums, while their calm temperament makes them ideal tank mates for many other peaceful tropical fish.

Care Requirements

Scientific Name	Xiphophorus maculatus
Common Name	Bumble Bee Platy
Quantity	6 fish
Temperament	Peaceful, active, social
Adult Size	4–6 cm
Tank Size	60 litres+
Temperature	22–28°C
pH	7.0–8.2
Diet	Omnivore – flakes, pellets, vegetable matter, frozen foods
Compatibility	Excellent for peaceful community aquariums

Feeding Guide

Offer a varied diet of high-quality tropical flakes or micro pellets, along with occasional frozen foods such as daphnia or bloodworm. Including some plant-based foods or spirulina helps keep platies in good condition.

Tank Setup & Habitat

Bumble Bee Platies thrive in clean, well-maintained aquariums with gentle flow, open swimming areas, and planted zones for cover. They appreciate stable water parameters and look especially attractive against green plants and darker backgrounds.

Compatibility

These platies are ideal for mixed community tanks with guppies, mollies, swordtails, Corydoras, rasboras, danios, and other peaceful species. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping tank mates.

Health & Wellness

Platies are robust fish, but they do best with regular water changes, good filtration, and a balanced diet. Stable water conditions are important for long-term health, colour, and activity.

Acclimation Guide

Float the bag to equalise temperature, then slowly add aquarium water over 20–30 minutes before releasing the fish. Keep the lights low during introduction to minimise stress.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many fish are included?
This listing is for 6 Bumble Bee Platies.

Are Bumble Bee Platies good for beginners?
Yes, they are one of the best beginner tropical fish thanks to their hardiness and peaceful nature.

Can they live in a community tank?
Absolutely – they are excellent community fish.

Do they breed easily?
Yes, as livebearers they can breed readily in the right conditions.

Will colours and markings vary?
Natural variation is normal, but all fish will match the Bumble Bee Platy type closely.