Buenos Aires Tetra

Buenos Aires Tetra

Hyphessobrycon anisitsi
⚠ Use Caution
Red Wag Platy

Red Wag Platy

Xiphophorus maculatus

Can Buenos Aires Tetra Live With Red Wag Platy?

Buenos Aires Tetra and Red Wag Platy CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 70–80°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 7.0–8.0.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (3" and 2.5").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Buenos Aires Tetra (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Red Wag Platy (peaceful). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

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

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 35 gallons

ParameterBuenos Aires TetraRed Wag Platy
Temperature64–82°F70–80°F
pH6–87–8
Max Size3"2.5"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank30 gal10 gal

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