Red Mickey Mouse Platy
- In stock, ready to ship
- Inventory on the way
- Live Arrival Guarantee
- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
What is Our Live Arrival Guarantee?
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates, one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
Red Mickey Mouse Platy is one of the most popular and beginner-friendly freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby. Named for the distinctive “Mickey Mouse” shape near the base of its tail, the Red Mickey Mouse Platy combines brilliant coloration, peaceful temperament, and hardy nature, making it a favorite for both new aquarists and experienced hobbyists.
Native to Central America and selectively bred in aquariums worldwide, the Mickey Mouse platy is a livebearer closely related to Guppies and Swordtails. This variety features a bright red-orange body with a unique black tail marking that resembles the silhouette of Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse. Easy to breed, adaptable, and endlessly active, the Red Mickey Mouse fish is an ideal choice for community tanks of all sizes.
The Mickey Mouse platy size averages 2–2.5 inches (5–6 cm), making it a small but lively addition to freshwater aquariums. Their vibrant red coloration, paired with the Mickey Mouse “logo” near the caudal fin, sets them apart from other platy fish varieties. Males are typically slimmer, while females grow larger with a rounder belly, especially noticeable when pregnant.
Mickey Mouse platys are peaceful, social fish that thrive in groups of 5 or more. They are perfect for community aquariums and do well with other peaceful species such as Tetras, Mollies, Guppies, Swordtails, Corydoras catfish, and small Rasboras. Due to their livebearing nature, they reproduce readily in home aquariums, providing a fun experience for aquarists interested in fish breeding.
At our Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Red Mickey Mouse Platy for sale and other freshwater fish for sale are carefully selected and packed with love! Visit us to buy them online or at our aquarium store in Virginia for more betta fish for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, live aquatic plants for sale, and aquarium supplies.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS FISH:
- Distinctive black “Mickey Mouse” mark at the tail base
- Bright red body with lively and social behavior
- Small size (2–2.5 inches) makes them ideal for community tanks
- Hardy, beginner-friendly, and easy to breed
- Perfect for adding color and movement to freshwater aquariums
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons for a small group
- Temperature: 70°–78°F (21°–26°C)
- pH: 7.0–8.2
- Hardness: 10–25 dGH
- Filtration: Moderate, with stable water conditions and regular water changes
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Diet: Omnivorous. Feed a variety of high-quality flake food, micro pellets, algae wafers, and occasional frozen or live foods like brine shrimp and daphnia.
- Tank Setup: Provide plants, hiding spots, and open swimming areas. A planted aquarium helps mimic their natural environment and provides cover for fry.
- Behavior: Peaceful and highly social; thrive in small groups or mixed livebearer communities.
See more detailed information on How to Care for Platy Fish here.
