Dumbo Ear Guppy tank mates
Poecilia reticulata
6 rated pairings from the Dumbo Ear Guppy care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Dumbo Ear Guppy needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eaters that occupy bottom zone and won't compete with or harm guppies
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size and peaceful temperament; occupy different water zones and have identical water requirements
Corydoras Duplicareus
Corydoras duplicareus
15 gal min · 2.2" adult · Peaceful
Gentle bottom-dwellers that clean substrate without threatening guppies or their fry
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrates that help control algae and won't harm adult guppies
Endler Guppy
Poecilia wingei × Poecilia reticulata
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Very similar species with identical care needs; can interbreed so separate by sex if avoiding hybrids
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
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