Can Corydoras Catfish Live With Platy?
Corydoras Catfish and Platy are compatible. Temperature overlap 72–79°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Corydoras Catfish | Platy | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 70–80°F | 72–79°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 7–8.2 | 7–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3" | 2.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Corydoras Catfish + Platy
To keep Corydoras Catfish and Platy together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Corydoras Catfish should be kept in a school of 6+. Platy should be kept in a school of 3+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Corydoras Catfish
Corydoras spp.
Corydoras catfish are beloved bottom-dwelling community fish known for their adorable whiskered faces and playful schooling behavior. With over 160 described species, corys come in many varieties including bronze, albino, panda, pygmy, and sterbai. They are peaceful, hardy, and help keep the substrate clean.
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Xiphophorus maculatus
Platies are colorful, hardy livebearers that come in dozens of color varieties. They are extremely easy to care for, breed readily, and get along with virtually all peaceful community fish. Perfect for beginners.
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