Molly Fish vs Platy Fish
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Molly Fish | Platy Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Beginner |
| Adult size | 3-4 inches | 2-2.5 inches |
| Lifespan | 3-5 years | 3-5 years |
| Min tank size | 20 gallons | 10 gallons |
| Water temp | 72-82°F | 74-80°F |
| pH | 7.0-8.0 | 6.8-8.0 |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful |
| Tank mates | Other peaceful community fish such as guppies, platies, swordtails, tetras, and corydoras. | Other peaceful livebearers, tetras, rasboras, corydoras |
| Diet | Omnivore; feed high-quality flake or pellet daily, supplement with algae wafers, spirulina, blanched vegetables, and occasional live/frozen foods like brine shrimp or bloodworms. | Omnivorous; feed high-quality flakes or pellets daily, supplemented with brine shrimp or daphnia 2-3 times per week. |