Species Profile
Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
Livebearerspeaceful
Adult size
2.5″
Minimum tank
10 gal
Temperature
70–82°F
pH
7–8.2
Schooling
Group of 3+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, pellets, veggie
Notes
Hardy peaceful livebearer in dozens of color morphs (red wag, mickey mouse, sunset). Prefers harder, alkaline water with some mineral content. Females drop fry every month, plan for population control or a species-only tank.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Platy
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Platyin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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