Red Wag Platy tank mates
Xiphophorus maculatus
5 rated pairings from the Red Wag Platy care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Red Wag Platy needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, peaceful temperament, and identical water requirements make them ideal companions
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, non-aggressive schooling fish that occupy different water zones and share similar care needs
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrate that helps control algae and does not compete with fish for food
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Live plant that provides shelter for fry and helps maintain water quality
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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