Compatibility
Platy × Freshwater Angelfish Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Platy and Freshwater Angelfish can live together in a well-planted community tank, but territorial behaviour should be monitored and water-parameter overlap should be checked carefully.
TemperatureC
pHA
HardnessB
FlowA
PredationA
BehaviourB
Compatible with cautionB
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Platy: 20.0–25.0 °C
Freshwater Angelfish: 24.0–30.0 °C
Shared window: 24.0–25.0°C.
pH overlap
Platy: 7.0–8.0
Freshwater Angelfish: 6.8–7.8
Shared window: 7.0–7.8.
Hardness overlap
Platy: Medium → Hard
Freshwater Angelfish: Soft → Medium
Shared hardness bands: 1 (overlap ratio 50%).
Flow match
Platy: Medium
Freshwater Angelfish: Medium
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).
Behavioural Factors
Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 1.85x
Adult size gap is under 2.0x, which is usually a safer ratio.
Behaviour risk
- - Freshwater Angelfish: Territorial.
- - Freshwater Angelfish: Predatory.
- - At least one species can be pushy or fin-nippy; monitor closely.
- - Behaviour may vary by tank size and stocking; have a backup plan.
Parameter snapshot
| Parameter | Platy | Freshwater Angelfish |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 6.5 cm | 12.0 cm |
| Temperature | 20.0–25.0 °C | 24.0–30.0 °C |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 | 6.8–7.8 |
| Hardness | Medium → Hard | Soft → Medium |
| Flow | Medium | Medium |
| Locations | Central America | South America |
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.
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