Red Devil Molly tank mates
Poecilia sphenops
5 rated pairings from the Red Devil Molly care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Red Devil Molly needs at least 15 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 requirements make guppies ideal companions
Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Fellow livebearers with matching care needs and compatible peaceful behavior
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Hardy plant that provides shelter and won't be uprooted by molly activity
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 coexist well without competing for resources
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Larger shrimp species less likely to be harassed; provide algae control and occupy different ecological niche
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.