Platy Tank Mates & Compatibility

Platy

Xiphophorus maculatus

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)

Adult Size6 cm

Temperature20–26°C

Water TypeBrackish Tolerant

Swim ZoneMid-level, Surface

StockingGroup of 3+

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Compatible on paper, but will Platy fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Platy to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Platy & Kabia rainbowfish

Xiphophorus maculatus · Glossolepis kabia

Ideal Tank Mates

Platy: Peaceful Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Platy & Abei Puffer

Xiphophorus maculatus · Pao abei

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Platy & Achara Catfish

Xiphophorus maculatus · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Platy & Adolfo Cory

Xiphophorus maculatus · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Platy & Adonis Pleco

Xiphophorus maculatus · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Platy & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Xiphophorus maculatus · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Platy & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Xiphophorus maculatus · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Platy & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Xiphophorus maculatus · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Platy & Afra Cichlid

Xiphophorus maculatus · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Platy & African Arowana

Xiphophorus maculatus · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Platy & African Butterfly Cichlid

Xiphophorus maculatus · Anomalochromis thomasi

Ideal Tank Mates

Platy: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Platy & African Butterfly Fish

Xiphophorus maculatus · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Platy & African Clawed Frog

Xiphophorus maculatus · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Platy & African Dwarf Frog

Xiphophorus maculatus · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Platy & African Jewel Cichlid

Xiphophorus maculatus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Platy & African Knifefish

Xiphophorus maculatus · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Platy & African Lungfish

Xiphophorus maculatus · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Platy & African Pike

Xiphophorus maculatus · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Platy & African Pipefish

Xiphophorus maculatus · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Platy & Agassiz Cory

Xiphophorus maculatus · Corydoras agassizii

Ideal Tank Mates

Platy: PeacefulAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Platy & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Xiphophorus maculatus · Apistogramma agassizii

Platy & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Xiphophorus maculatus · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Ideal Tank Mates

Platy: PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Platy & Allen's Rainbowfish

Xiphophorus maculatus · Chilatherina alleni

Ideal Tank Mates

Platy: PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Platy & Alligator Gar

Xiphophorus maculatus · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution

Platy: PeacefulAlligator Gar: Aggressive