Can platies live with chili rasboras?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Platies and chili rasboras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

Platy70–80°F · pH 7–8.2

Chili rasbora75–82°F · pH 4–7

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

What works

Both are fine at 75–80°F.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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

	Platy	Chili rasbora
Temperature	70–80 °F	75–82 °F
pH	7–8.2	4–7
Adult size	2.5 in	0.8 in
Minimum tank	10 gal	5 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Middle	Middle
Group	Groups of 3+	Groups of 8+
Diet	Omnivore	Carnivore

Better tank mates for platies

All platy tank mates

Better tank mates for chili rasboras

All chili rasbora tank mates

Questions

Can platies live with chili rasboras?

Yes, with care. Platies and chili rasboras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

What temperature suits both platies and chili rasboras?

75–80 °F. Platies need 70–80 °F, chili rasboras need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do platies and chili rasboras need together?

At least 10 gal, set by the platy. Add space for each extra fish.