Can Blue Platy Live With Flame Tetra?

Blue Platy and Flame Tetra are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 72–80°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 7.0–7.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (2.5" and 1.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Flame Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 15 gallons

ParameterBlue PlatyFlame Tetra
Temperature70–80°F72–82°F
pH7–85.5–7.5
Max Size2.5"1.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank10 gal10 gal

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