Red Wagtail Platy tank mates
Xiphophorus maculatus
6 rated pairings from the Red Wagtail Platy care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Red Wagtail Platy needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Pineapple Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Same species, peaceful, compatible breeding dynamics
Sunburst Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Platy colour morph, peaceful, similar care requirements
Corydoras Duplicareus
Corydoras duplicareus
15 gal min · 2.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-dweller, no competition for mid-water space
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae-eater, small and non-aggressive
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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