Can bettas and platies live together?
✓
Yes
Betta and platy share water conditions and temperament, so they can live together in a tank of at least 10 gallons.
Temperature °F
Betta
76–82
Platy
70–80
Both
76–80
pH
Betta
6–7.5
Platy
7–8.2
Both
7–7.5
10 galsmallest tank for both
1 + 3minimum group of each
2.5″ / 2.5″adult size
Why
- ✓Both are comfortable at 76–80°F.
- ✓Both do well at pH 7–7.5.
Verdicts come from TankCoach's own species data and the same rules as the stocking calculator. Individual fish vary; watch new tankmates closely for the first days.
About these fish: Betta · Platy