Can Dwarf Rasbora and Platy live together?

Dwarf Rasbora 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

Dwarf Rasbora vs Platy

Dwarf Rasbora

Boraras maculatus

Platy

Xiphophorus maculatus

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Rasboras

Family

Livebearers

1″

Adult size

2.5″

5gal

Min tank

10gal

75–82°F

Temperature

70–82°F

4.5–6.5

7–8.2

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Schooling

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnDwarf Rasbora prefers pH 4.5–6.5, Platy prefers 7–8.2 — water chemistry mismatch.
criticalPlaty grows large enough (2.5") to eat Dwarf Rasbora (1").

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