Gold Dust Molly tank mates
Poecilia sphenops
5 rated pairings from the Gold Dust Molly care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Gold Dust Molly needs at least 20 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, peaceful temperament, and identical water parameter preferences make them ideal companions
Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Fellow livebearers with matching care requirements and compatible peaceful behavior
Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Algae-eating snails that don't compete with mollies and help maintain water quality
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that thrive in similar water conditions and won't compete for resources
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
20 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-feeder that occupies different habitat zones and provides algae control
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.