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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+
Showing 25 - 48 of 735 Tank Mates

Platy & Alligator Pleco

Xiphophorus maculatus · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution
Platy: PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Platy & Altifrons Eartheater

Xiphophorus maculatus · Geophagus altifrons

Possible with Caution
Platy: PeacefulAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Platy & Altolamprologus Calvus

Xiphophorus maculatus · Altolamprologus calvus

Possible with Caution
Platy: PeacefulAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive

Platy & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Xiphophorus maculatus · Altolamprologus compressiceps

Possible with Caution
Platy: PeacefulAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive

Platy & Altum Angel

Xiphophorus maculatus · Pterophyllum altum

Not Recommended
Platy: PeacefulAltum Angel: Semi-Aggressive

Platy & Amano Shrimp

Xiphophorus maculatus · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates
Platy: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Platy & Amazon Leaf Fish

Xiphophorus maculatus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Not Recommended
Platy: PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Platy & Amazon Puffer

Xiphophorus maculatus · Colomesus asellus

Ideal Tank Mates
Platy: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Platy & American Grass Shrimp

Xiphophorus maculatus · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Platy: PeacefulAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful

Platy & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Xiphophorus maculatus · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Possible with Caution
Platy: PeacefulAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive

Platy & Angelicus Botia

Xiphophorus maculatus · Botia kubotai

Ideal Tank Mates
Platy: PeacefulAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful

Platy & Angelicus Pleco L073

Xiphophorus maculatus · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Possible with Caution
Platy: PeacefulAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful

Platy & Angfa Rainbowfish

Xiphophorus maculatus · Melanotaenia angfa

Ideal Tank Mates
Platy: PeacefulAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Platy & Antennae Stingray

Xiphophorus maculatus · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Possible with Caution
Platy: PeacefulAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Platy & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Xiphophorus maculatus · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Not Recommended
Platy: PeacefulApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive

Platy & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Xiphophorus maculatus · Apistogramma breitbinden

Not Recommended
Platy: PeacefulApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive

Platy & Apistogramma Mamoré

Xiphophorus maculatus · Apistogramma erythrura

Not Recommended
Platy: PeacefulApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful

Platy & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Xiphophorus maculatus · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution
Platy: PeacefulApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Platy & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Xiphophorus maculatus · Apistogramma barlowi

Not Recommended
Platy: PeacefulApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive

Platy & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Xiphophorus maculatus · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Not Recommended
Platy: PeacefulApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive

Platy & Apistogramma Parrot

Xiphophorus maculatus · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Not Recommended
Platy: PeacefulApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive

Platy & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Xiphophorus maculatus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Ideal Tank Mates
Platy: PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Platy & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Xiphophorus maculatus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Possible with Caution
Platy: PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Platy & Apistogramma atahualpa

Xiphophorus maculatus · Apistogramma atahualpa

Not Recommended
Platy: PeacefulApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful