Marigold Platy tank mates
Xiphophorus maculatus
5 rated pairings from the Marigold Platy care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Marigold 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; can interbreed
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish; no aggression toward platies
Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater; does not reproduce in freshwater
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.