Can platies live with boesemani rainbowfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, platies and boesemani rainbowfish can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

PlatyPlaty70–80°F · pH 7–8.2 Boesemani rainbowfishBoesemani rainbowfish75–82°F · pH 7–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°Platy 70–80°Boesemani rainbowfish 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Platy · 2.5 inBoesemani rainbowfish · 4 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

PlatyBoesemani rainbowfish
Temperature70–80 °F75–82 °F
pH7–8.27–8
Adult size2.5 in4.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can platies live with boesemani rainbowfish?

Yes, platies and boesemani rainbowfish can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both platies and boesemani rainbowfish?

75–80 °F. Platies need 70–80 °F, boesemani rainbowfish need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do platies and boesemani rainbowfish need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the boesemani rainbowfish. Add space for each extra fish.