The Tri Colour Platy is one of the most popular and colorful livebearers in the freshwater hobby. As its name suggests, this platy variety displays three striking colors—red, black, and yellow (or orange)—creating a lively splash of vibrance in any aquarium. Easy to care for, active, and peaceful, Tri Colour Platies are a fantastic choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists.

Like other platies, they are livebearers, meaning females give birth to free-swimming fry, making them both a joy to watch and a rewarding species for hobbyists interested in breeding.

Key Features

• Unique tricolor pattern with red, black, and yellow/orange tones.

• Hardy, adaptable, and beginner-friendly.

• Peaceful community fish suitable for mixed aquariums.

• Active swimmers that bring movement and brightness.

• Livebearer species that readily reproduce in captivity.

Appearance

• Compact body reaching 2–3 inches in adulthood.

• Males are smaller and slimmer, while females are larger and more rounded.

• Tri-colour variations often display a red or orange body, black patches, and yellow highlights, giving each fish a unique pattern.

Water Conditions & Tank Setup

Tri Colour Platies thrive in stable, clean aquariums with plenty of swimming space:

• Tank Size: Minimum 10–15 gallons for a small group.

• Temperature: 70°F – 78°F (21°C – 26°C).

• pH Level: 7.0 – 8.2 (slightly alkaline preferred).

• Water Hardness: 10 – 28 dGH (hard water friendly).

• Filtration: Gentle to moderate; platies dislike strong currents.

• Aquascaping: Mix of open swimming space and live plants like Java Fern, Anubias, and Hornwort for shelter and breeding cover.

Behavior & Tank Mates

Tri Colour Platies are peaceful, sociable fish that thrive in community aquariums:

• Best kept in groups of at least 5–6 individuals.

• Ideal tank mates include:

  • Guppies

  • Mollies

  • Swordtails

  • Corydoras Catfish

  • Tetras (non-fin nipping species)

  • Snails and Shrimp (if plenty of cover is provided)

• Avoid aggressive fish or large predatory species.

Feeding Habits

Platies are omnivores and accept a wide variety of foods:

• High-quality flakes or micro pellets as their staple diet.

• Supplement with frozen or live foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.

• Vegetable matter (spirulina flakes, blanched spinach, or zucchini) for balanced nutrition.

• Feed 2–3 times daily in small amounts they can consume in a few minutes.

Breeding & Care

• Tri Colour Platies are prolific livebearers.

• Females can give birth to 20–50 fry every 4–6 weeks.

• Provide dense plants (Hornwort, Java Moss) or a breeding box to protect fry.

• Adults may eat their young, so separation improves survival rates.

• Lifespan: 2–3 years with good care.

Why Choose the Tri Colour Platy?

The Tri Colour Platy is a perfect blend of beauty, hardiness, and peaceful behavior. Its bold three-color patterns brighten any freshwater aquarium, while its easy care makes it suitable for aquarists of all experience levels. Whether you’re starting your first community tank or expanding your collection, the Tri Colour Platy is a lively and rewarding choice.

✨ Add a splash of color and energy to your tank with the Tri Colour Platy—a hardy, peaceful, and endlessly charming livebearer.