Can Platy and Yellow Lab Cichlid live together?

Platy and Yellow Lab Cichlid 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 Yellow Lab Cichlid

Platy

Xiphophorus maculatus

Yellow Lab Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus

Verdict:Compatible

Side-by-side specs

Livebearers

Family

Cichlids

2.5″

Adult size

4″

10gal

Min tank

55gal

70–82°F

Temperature

75–82°F

7–8.2

7.8–8.6

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Schooling

mid

Water level

mid

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