Tank mate check

Can Neon Tetra and Platy live together?

Verdict: With caution

With caution. Neon Tetra and Platy can share a tank if you watch the points below.

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Why

The same temperament, water and known-conflict checks the MyAquaLog compatibility tool runs.

Both species are peaceful. Neon Tetra is rated peaceful, Platy peaceful.
Temperature overlap 70-81°F.
pH overlap 7 is a narrow band, so hold pH steady inside it.
Neon Tetra sets the floor at 10 gallons on its own. Size up from there for both groups.
Keep Neon Tetra in a group of 6 or more.
Keep Platy in a group of 3 or more.

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