Sunset Platy tank mates
Xiphophorus maculatus
5 rated pairings from the Sunset Platy care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Sunset 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
Peaceful algae eater that helps maintain tank cleanliness without competing with platies
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae eater that occupies different ecological niche and won't compete with platies
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 similar water zones without competing for resources
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful mid-water dweller with compatible temperature and pH requirements; generally non-aggressive
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.