5 Spotted Dawn Platy

Spotted Dawn Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)

The Spotted Dawn Platy is a vibrant and eye-catching variety featuring a warm yellow-to-orange body with scattered black spotting and a glowing orange/red tail. Its unique pattern makes every fish look slightly different.

Quick Care Details:

• Size: 2–2.5 inches
• Tank Size: 10+ gallons
• Temperament: Peaceful, community-friendly
• Diet: Omnivore (flakes, pellets, algae, frozen foods)
• Lifespan: 2–4 years

Tank Setup:

Does great in planted aquariums with open swimming space. Standard freshwater conditions are perfect—very hardy and adaptable.

Behavior:

Active and social. Best kept in small groups. Keep more females than males to reduce chasing.

Notes: Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

For the fastest service send us a message here .

Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs