Wagtail Platy tank mates
Xiphophorus maculatus
5 rated pairings from the Wagtail Platy care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Wagtail 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
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, non-aggressive schooling fish that occupy different water zones and share the same pH/temperature range
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Algae-eating snail that poses no threat and helps maintain water quality
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Corydoras Duplicareus
Corydoras duplicareus
15 gal min · 2.2" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling catfish that won't compete for space and help keep the substrate clean
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful mid-water dweller with compatible temperature and pH requirements
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.