Can Platy and Red Tail Shark live together?

Platy and Red Tail Shark 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

Platy vs Red Tail Shark

Platy

Xiphophorus maculatus

Red Tail Shark

Epalzeorhynchos bicolor

Verdict:Compatible

Side-by-side specs

Livebearers

Family

Sharks

2.5″

Adult size

5″

10gal

Min tank

55gal

70–82°F

Temperature

72–79°F

7–8.2

6.5–7.5

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

bottom

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