Can platies live with elephant nose fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, platies and elephant nose fish can live together. Both are fine at 73–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

PlatyPlaty70–80°F · pH 7–8.2 Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–80°Platy 70–80°Elephant nose fish 73–82°
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 inElephant nose fish · 9 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"9"
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

PlatyElephant nose fish
Temperature70–80 °F73–82 °F
pH7–8.26–7.5
Adult size2.5 in9.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for platies

All platy tank mates

Better tank mates for elephant nose fish

All elephant nose fish tank mates

Questions

Can platies live with elephant nose fish?

Yes, platies and elephant nose fish can live together. Both are fine at 73–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both platies and elephant nose fish?

73–80 °F. Platies need 70–80 °F, elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do platies and elephant nose fish need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the elephant nose fish. Add space for each extra fish.