Blue Wag Platy tank mates
Xiphophorus maculatus
5 rated pairings from the Blue Wag Platy care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Blue Wag Platy needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, water requirements, and peaceful temperament; both are hardy livebearers
Corydoras Duplicareus
Corydoras duplicareus
15 gal min · 2.2" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling catfish that occupies different water column; peaceful and compatible with platys
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrate that helps control algae without competing with fish
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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