Tank mates

Best Molly Tank Mates: Compatible Species

Last updated: May 2026

Aquarium guideFreshwater
Community snapshot
  • Tank sizing baseline: ≥80 L for roomy livebearer gangs
  • Temperament cue: Active mid-water grazers
  • Water window: 7–8.5 pH tolerated

Mineral-hungry mollies pair best with congeners first—verify pH drift tolerance for soft-water guests.

Compatible species

  • Platy, guppy, swordtails where behaviour matches
  • Corydoras
  • Danios / rasboras with hardness overlap

Fish to avoid

  • Bettas — frequent aggression reports
  • Ultra-soft blackwater specialists

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