{"product_id":"berlin-koi-platy","title":"Berlin Koi Platy","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBerlin Koi Platy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBerlin Koi Platy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a colorful livebearer with a bright red-orange body marked by irregular black splashes, so no two fish look exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, hardy, and easy to care for, Berlin Koi Platies are one of the most beginner-friendly fish you can keep. Their bold color makes them a cheerful addition to planted tanks, community aquariums, and breeding setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eXiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/em\u003e (aquarium-bred color strain)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–2.5 inches (females are larger)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–78°F\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0 (prefers moderately hard, alkaline water)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to Top\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Livebearer \/ Easy to breed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerlin Koi Platies do well in groups and can be kept with other peaceful community fish. When keeping males and females together, a ratio of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 male to 2–3 females\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended to help reduce stress on the females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor healthy growth and vibrant coloration, provide a varied diet of quality flakes or pellets supplemented with foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and vegetable-based or spirulina foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coloration and the amount and placement of black markings naturally vary between individual fish, so each one is unique. The fish you receive may look a little different from others of the same variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips Mon–Wed by UPS Next Day Air in an insulated box with heat or cold packs as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMon–Wed orders placed before 12:00 PM PT ship the same day. Thu–Sun orders (and Wed orders after the cutoff) ship the following Monday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee: send a photo of the unopened bag within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement. Valid on overnight shipping only. Choosing 2-day or any non-overnight shipping voids the guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips to the lower 48 US states only, no P.O. boxes. Please be home to receive your fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Amfishco","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":50652590702809,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair","offer_id":50652590735577,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trio","offer_id":50652590768345,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/5447\/1129\/files\/Berlin_Koi_Platy_01.jpg?v=1791755924","url":"https:\/\/amfishco.com\/products\/berlin-koi-platy","provider":"Amfishco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}