Red Wag Platy

Red Wag Platy

Xiphophorus maculatus
⚠ Use Caution
Rummy Nose Tetra

Rummy Nose Tetra

Hemigrammus rhodostomus

Can Red Wag Platy Live With Rummy Nose Tetra?

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

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–80°F.

pH ⚠ Use Caution

Very narrow pH overlap (7.0–7.0). Hard to maintain precisely.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (2.5" and 2").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

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

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 20 gallons

ParameterRed Wag PlatyRummy Nose Tetra
Temperature70–80°F74–82°F
pH7–85.5–7
Max Size2.5"2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank10 gal20 gal

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