Dalmatian Platy tank mates
Xiphophorus maculatus
6 rated pairings from the Dalmatian Platy care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Dalmatian 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, peaceful, compatible breeding and behavior
Sunburst Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Same species, peaceful, compatible breeding and behavior
Corydoras Duplicareus
Corydoras duplicareus
15 gal min · 2.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-dweller; no competition for space or food
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
Small, peaceful, similar size and temperament
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae-eater; occupies different tank zone
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.