Choosing Platy Tank Mates
Good Platy tank mates share the same temperature and pH window, will not be eaten by (or eat) the Platy, and do not compete for the same swimming zone or feeding time. Each pair guide below scores those factors from 0 to 100 and gives the minimum tank size for keeping both species together.
Start with the highest-scoring pairs; anything under 45 is listed so you know what to avoid, not as a recommendation.
Care baseline
Hardy livebearers that are among the easiest fish to keep. Peaceful with virtually all community species. Prolific breeders.
| Temperature | 65–80°F |
| pH | 7.0–8.5 |
| Adult size | 2.5 in |
| Minimum group | 3 |