Can Platy Live With Tiger Barb?
✅Compatible
Platy and Tiger Barb are compatible. Temperature overlap 74–80°F.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Platy | Tiger Barb | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–79°F | 68–79°F | 74–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7–8 | 6–7.5 | 7–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 2.8" | 2.8" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 11 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Platy + Tiger Barb
To keep Platy and Tiger Barb together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Platy should be kept in a school of 4+. Tiger Barb should be kept in a school of 8+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
beginnerpeaceful11+ gal
The Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a beginner freshwater species known for its orange-red (many color variants) coloration. Many color varieties. Mid to Top.
Full care guide →Tiger Barb
Puntigrus tetrazona
beginnersemi-aggressive20+ gal
The Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) is a beginner freshwater species known for its orange-gold, black stripes coloration. Keep in groups of 6+. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
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