{"product_id":"red-coral-wag-tail-platy","title":"Red Coral Wag Tail Platy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eThe Red Coral Wag Tail Platy is a small, peaceful livebearing fish known for its vibrant red coloration and distinctive wagging tail movement as it swims. Hardy and active, this platy adds bright, lively color to community aquariums and is especially popular for planted tanks where it can dart among foliage. 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They coexist well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eSmall tetras, rasboras, and danios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eCorydoras and other gentle bottom dwellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eShrimp and snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eAvoid aggressive or much larger fish that could stress or outcompete them for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eplanted aquarium with open swimming space, gentle filtration, and hiding spots\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal. 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