Southern platyfish
Xiphophorus maculatus
Poeciliidae
Easy
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
22-28 °C
pH
7-8
Size
4 cm
Lifespan
3 years
Min tank40 L
Price$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginCentral America
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Southern platyfish require a tank size of at least 40L with temperatures between 22-28°C and pH 7.0-8.0.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (3)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Endlers guppy Poecilia wingei Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Green swordtail Xiphophorus hellerii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Sailfin molly Poecilia latipinna Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
2 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Guppy Poecilia reticulata Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Molly Poecilia sphenops Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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