Guppies or Platies?

[Aqua Girl]

I’m trying to decide between guppies and platies, and was wondering which is more active and fun to watch.

 

[BBradbury]

Hello Aqua...

Why not keep both. Guppies and Platys do well together. Both are livebearers and peaceful fish, given good water conditions and a tank at least 30 gallons. The bigger the tank, the better. I keep these fish and some others in a 60 gallon tank.

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[Aqua Girl]

I wish I could have both! But I will be getting only a 20 gallon tank and will have several other types of fish as well.

 

[V227]

My vote is for Platys, a much more durable fish.

 

[Toad]

I've had guppies for years, they are very pretty with many different color and tail options, although I agree they can be more fragile. I would suggest all males no matter which fish you choose however as you will quickly be over run with fry.

 

[Gracelovespixie]

Guppies !! There so much more beautiful!!!!! Xxx

 

[Barliman]

Both are beautiful. I happen to prefer platys, but you can't go wrong with either.

 

[Delapool]

Going with guppies for the colour but also tend to think platies survive better.