Can guppies and platies live together?
✓
Yes
Guppy and platy share water conditions and temperament, so they can live together in a tank of at least 10 gallons.
Temperature °F
Guppy
72–82
Platy
70–80
Both
72–80
pH
Guppy
6.8–8
Platy
7–8.2
Both
7–8
10 galsmallest tank for both
3 + 3minimum group of each
2″ / 2.5″adult size
Why
- ✓Both are comfortable at 72–80°F.
- ✓Both do well at pH 7–8.
Verdicts come from TankCoach's own species data and the same rules as the stocking calculator. Individual fish vary; watch new tankmates closely for the first days.
About these fish: Guppy · Platy