Bumblebee Platy tank mates
Xiphophorus maculatus
6 rated pairings from the Bumblebee Platy care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Bumblebee Platy needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Pineapple Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Same species, compatible colour morph; ideal for group living
Sunburst Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Same species, peaceful platy morph; breeds readily together
Peppered Corydoras
Corydoras paleatus
20 gal min · 2.75" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dweller; peaceful and helps maintain tank cleanliness
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish; similar water parameters
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, non-aggressive; safe with platy fry if breeding
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful gourami; avoid aggressive males; similar temperature needs
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.