Can Black Skirt Tetra live with Variatus Platy?
Light caution
Why
- Black Skirt Tetra is semi-aggressive — give the peaceful Variatus Platy plenty of space, cover and broken sight lines.
Sweet spot: both do well at 70–77°F and pH 7–7.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Black Skirt Tetra | Variatus Platy | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–82°F | 65–77°F |
| pH | 5.5–7.5 | 7–8.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 3–15 dGH | 10–25 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.5" | 2.75" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 15 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
How to make it work
- Use a larger, well-decorated tank with sightline breaks, keep everyone well-fed, and add the calmer fish first.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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