Can Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid and Platy live together?

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid and Platy are compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid vs Platy

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma agassizii

Platy

Xiphophorus maculatus

Verdict:Compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Livebearers

3″

Adult size

2.5″

20gal

Min tank

10gal

75–82°F

Temperature

70–82°F

5.5–7

7–8.2

semi-aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

bottom

Water level

mid

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