Lyretail Guppy tank mates
Poecilia reticulata
5 rated pairings from the Lyretail Guppy care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Lyretail Guppy needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Endler Guppy
Poecilia wingei × Poecilia reticulata
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Same family, compatible water parameters, and peaceful temperament; may interbreed if housed together
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, peaceful nature, and identical water temperature and pH requirements
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Non-aggressive scavenger that helps control algae and decaying matter without competing with guppies
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.