Can Auratus Cichlid and Platy live together?

Auratus Cichlid and Platy are not 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

Auratus Cichlid vs Platy

Auratus Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus

Platy

Xiphophorus maculatus

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Livebearers

4.5″

Adult size

2.5″

75gal

Min tank

10gal

75–82°F

Temperature

70–82°F

7.8–8.6

7–8.2

aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

criticalAuratus Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Platy.

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