Compatibility
Platy × Cherry barb Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Platy and Cherry barb can usually live together in a well-planted community tank.
TemperatureB
pHB
HardnessB
FlowA
PredationA
BehaviourA
Data coverage note: 1 key check marked unknown.
Generally compatibleA
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Platy: 20.0–25.0 °C
Cherry barb: 22.0–27.0 °C
Shared window: 22.0–25.0°C.
pH overlap
Platy: 7.0–8.0
Cherry barb: -
One or both species are missing range data for this check.
Hardness overlap
Platy: Medium → Hard
Cherry barb: Soft → Medium
Shared hardness bands: 1 (overlap ratio 50%).
Flow match
Platy: Medium
Cherry barb: Medium
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).
Behavioural Factors
Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 1.30x
Adult size gap is under 2.0x, which is usually a safer ratio.
Behaviour risk
- - Both species are generally peaceful; behaviour conflict risk is low.
Parameter snapshot
| Parameter | Platy | Cherry barb |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 6.5 cm | 5.0 cm |
| Temperature | 20.0–25.0 °C | 22.0–27.0 °C |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 | - |
| Hardness | Medium → Hard | Soft → Medium |
| Flow | Medium | Medium |
| Locations | Central America | Sri Lanka |
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)
No recorded overlap in our dataset.
Best tank mates for Platy
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Common Molly
Poecilia sphenops
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
Swordtail
Xiphophorus hellerii
Best tank mates for Cherry barb
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
Common Molly
Poecilia sphenops
Dwarf Rasbora
Boraras maculatus
Endler's livebearer
Poecilia wingei