Sunburst Platy tank mates
Xiphophorus maculatus
5 rated pairings from the Sunburst Platy care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Sunburst Platy needs at least 10 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 parameter requirements make them ideal companions
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Algae-eating snails that coexist peacefully and help control algae without competing for food
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
20 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Nocturnal algae-eater that occupies different ecological niche and maintains water quality
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 occupy different water zones and thrive in comparable water conditions
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful mid-water dweller with compatible temperature and pH requirements, though monitor for aggression
Also recommended alongside Sunburst Platy
Species whose own guides list Sunburst Platy as a tank mate.
Bumblebee Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Calico Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Chinese Algae Eater
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
55 gal min · 11" adult · Semi-aggressive
Dalmatian Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Flying Fox
Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus
55 gal min · 5.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Red Wagtail Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Variatus Platy
Xiphophorus variatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.