TankmateChecker

Can platies live with kribensis?

Verdict

Yes

Yes. Platies and kribensis make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Platy

Platy70–80°F · pH 7–8.2

Kribensis

Kribensis75–80°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Both are fine at 75–80°F.
pH 7–7.5 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: platies the mid, kribensis the bottom.

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	Kribensis
Temperature	70–80 °F	75–80 °F
pH	7–8.2	6–7.5
Adult size	2.5 in	4.0 in
Minimum tank	10 gal	30 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Middle	Bottom
Group	Groups of 3+	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

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Questions

Can platies live with kribensis?

Yes. Platies and kribensis make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both platies and kribensis?

75–80 °F. Platies need 70–80 °F, kribensis need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do platies and kribensis need together?

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