Gilled Gems – 3 Male Tiger Striped Mickey Mouse Platies

???? Item Description

This listing is one group of three (3) male Tiger Striped Mickey Mouse Platies, selected from a true‑strain line maintained in small‑batch, controlled conditions. 

These males were chosen for consistent tiger striping, clean Mickey Mouse caudal markings, and strong activity levels. Raised in planted systems with live foods, microfauna, and stable water parameters, these fish exhibit excellent vigor, color development, and smooth acclimation to community aquaria.

???? Species & Specifications

Species: Xiphophorus maculatus

Quantity: 3 males (one lot)

Age: Young/Adult

Temperament: Peaceful; ideal for community tanks

Compatibility: Guppies, mollies, corydoras, rasboras, dwarf gourami

???? Health & Conditioning

All fish are disease‑free, parasite‑free, and conditioned for shipment.

They are fed a rotation of live foods, spirulina, and high‑quality prepared diets.

Fish are fasted for 24–48 hours prior to shipment to reduce waste in transit.

???? Shipping Information

All live fish are shipped via UPS 2‑Day Air or FedEx 2‑Day Air exclusively. 

Shipping Schedule:

Shipments are sent Monday through Wednesday. I do not ship past Wednesdays.I do not ship near major U.S. national holidays that may disrupt carrier operations until safe for 2 day shipping.

Packaging Standards

Fish are packed in 4MIL impact‑resistant, puncture‑resistant bags.

I do not use double‑bagging.

Bags are oxygenated and placed in insulated packaging with heat or cold packs as needed based on destination weather.

⚠️ DOA Policy (Strict & Updated)The DOA window begins immediately when the carrier marks the package as “Delivered.”

The window expires 1 hour after delivery. Because live fish are temperature‑sensitive animals, buyers are expected to be present at the delivery window and prepared to retrieve the parcel immediately. 

Required DOA Documentation

To process a DOA claim, buyer must provide:

• One clear video (10–14 seconds) showing the unopened bag(s) and affected fish
• Several clear photos of the unopened bags
• A photo of the unopened parcel with the tracking label visible

If applicable, photos documenting delivery issues, such as: Parcel left in direct sun, Parcel left in an incorrect location, Parcel delivered in a way that prevented timely retrieval

Replacement & Refund Terms

If all fish are DOA, the entire order will be replaced.If only some fish are DOA, only the affected fish will be replaced.Reshipment may require the buyer to pay additional shipping charges.Alternatively, a partial refund may be issued for the total before shipping minus the value of the affected fish.

???? Buyer Responsibility

Buyers expecting live animals must:

Be available at the door during the delivery window

Retrieve the parcel immediately upon delivery

Provide DOA documentation within the 1‑hour window

Opening a parcel and filming a short video takes only minutes; delays beyond the 1‑hour window void DOA eligibility.

???? Pricing (3‑Male Group)This listing is for three males sold together as one lot.