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Can Molly Live With Swordtail?

Molly and Swordtail can usually live together peacefully. Molly and Swordtail usually make compatible tank mates because their water parameters, adult sizes, and temperaments align.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Tank Size20+ gal30+ gal
pH7.2-8.27-8.3
Temperature75-82F72-82F
Temperamentpeacefulpeaceful
Adult Size3.9 in4.7 in
Swim Levelmiddlemiddle

Temperature

75-82F overlap
Molly75-82F
Swordtail72-82F

pH

7.2-8.2 overlap
Molly7.2-8.2
Swordtail7-8.3

Compatibility Reasoning

FishCompat checks this pair by comparing water requirements, temperament, adult size, schooling needs, swimming level, and tank size. The generated verdict is then adjusted by curated species exceptions where common aquarium experience shows the baseline rules are not enough.

Mollys prefer harder, more alkaline water than many soft-water fish. They are usually peaceful but should not be kept with fin nippers or fish large enough to eat them. Swordtails prefer harder, more alkaline water than many soft-water fish. They are usually peaceful but should not be kept with fin nippers or fish large enough to eat them.

Other tank mates for Molly

Other tank mates for Swordtail