Tankmate compatibility

What fish are compatible with Platies?

Platies compatibility guide. 7 compatible tankmates + 3 species to avoid + temperament + size + water-chemistry guidance.

Compatible tankmates (7)

Guppies

Same family + temperament.

Mollies + swordtails

Same livebearer family.

Corydoras

Bottom dwellers, peaceful.

Tetras + rasboras

Peaceful schoolers.

Cherry shrimp

Adults safe; fry may be eaten.

Otocinclus

Algae eater.

Bristlenose pleco

Hardy + peaceful.

Avoid these tankmates (3)

Aggressive cichlids

Bullies platies.

Tiger barbs

Fin nippers (only some platy varieties have flowing fins; not all - but caution applies).

Predator fish

Platies are small enough to be eaten.

Plan your stocking

Use the stocking calculator to verify your specific plan. Browse stocking ideas by tank size for proven setups, or read the Platies care guide for full husbandry details.

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