Tuxedo Guppy tank mates
Poecilia reticulata
5 rated pairings from the Tuxedo Guppy care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Tuxedo Guppy needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, peaceful temperament, and compatible water parameters
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae eater with minimal bioload and no aggression toward guppies
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Schooling fish that adds activity without aggression; prefers similar warm water
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrate; may predate on fry but safe with adult guppies
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful community fish with similar water requirements, though males can be territorial
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.