Blue Butterfly Moon Platy (Xiphophorus Maculatus)
$5.99 each or 5 for $24.99
The Blue Butterfly Moon Platy is a colorful and easy-to-care-for livebearer with a peaceful temperament and eye-catching blue tones. Its compact size, active swimming behavior, and striking pattern make it an excellent choice for beginner aquarists and established community tanks alike.
Blue Butterfly Moon Platys are social fish that do well in small groups and mix well with other peaceful species such as guppies, mollies, rasboras, tetras, Corydoras, and other community fish. They are hardy, adaptable, and comfortable in planted aquariums with moderate filtration and plenty of open swimming space.
As livebearers, females give birth to free-swimming fry rather than laying eggs. If males and females are kept together, breeding can happen quickly, so expect fry in a healthy, well-maintained aquarium.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Adult Size: Approximately 2–3 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Temperature: 22–27°C / 72–81°F
pH: Approximately 7.0–8.2
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding: Livebearer
Social Grouping: Best kept in pairs or small groups
Feed a varied diet of quality flakes or pellets, spirulina-based foods, frozen foods, and occasional live foods to support strong coloration and overall health.
The Blue Butterfly Moon Platy is a great option for anyone looking for a hardy, colorful freshwater fish that adds movement and personality to a peaceful community aquarium.
Available at Ottawa Tropical Fish in Barrhaven, Ottawa.
Due to the nature of live aquatic animals, all livestock and plant sales are final. We do not accept returns or exchanges once fish, invertebrates, or plants have left our care.
Livestock at Pickup
All livestock is inspected prior to sale and provided in good condition. Customers are encouraged to inspect their fish, shrimp, or snails at pickup and raise any concerns before leaving.
Once livestock leaves our care, Ottawa Tropical Fish cannot control transportation, acclimation, water parameters, tank conditions or interactions with existing livestock. For this reason, we cannot guarantee livestock after pickup.
Ottawa Tropical Fish is not responsible for losses resulting from:
Improper acclimation or sudden changes in temperature or water parameters
Poor water quality, uncycled aquariums or unsuitable tank conditions
Aggression, predation or incompatibility with existing tank mates
Improper care after pickup
Live Plants
Plants are provided in good condition at the time of pickup. Some melting, leaf loss or changes in appearance can occur while plants adjust to new water parameters and aquarium conditions. This normal adjustment is not covered.
Please contact us before purchasing if you are unsure whether a species is suitable for your aquarium. We are happy to help with compatibility and care recommendations.