Sailfin molly compatibility
Every pairing AquariumHQ has assessed for Sailfin molly, derived from stored behavioural and environmental traits. Each verdict links to the reasoning behind it — including where the evidence runs out.
The species record is on the Sailfin molly page. Any pairing not listed here can be assessed on demand with the compatibility checker.
What decides this species' pairings
Counted across every assessment above — the dimensions that actually raise concerns for this animal, rather than the ones a care sheet would list.
| Dimension | Pairings raising it | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ph | 54 | 86% |
| territory | 17 | 27% |
| temperature | 16 | 25% |
| breeding aggression | 15 | 24% |
| hardness | 13 | 21% |
| flow | 7 | 11% |
Environmental compromise
Whether a shared temperature, pH and hardness band exists is a necessary condition, not evidence that it suits both animals. This counts how good the overlap actually is.
| Overlap quality | Pairings |
|---|---|
| Forced compromise — neither animal is where it wants to be | 33 |
| One animal at the edge of its range | 12 |
| No overlap at all | 9 |
| Comfortable for both | 5 |
| Workable | 4 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (7)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
Poor match (14)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
- with Angelfish3 concerns
- with Blue acara3 concerns
- with Convict cichlid3 concerns
- with Firemouth cichlid3 concerns
- with Goldfish1 concern
- with Kribensis3 concerns
- with Kuhli loach2 concerns
- with Neon tetra2 concerns
- with Oscar4 concerns
- with Peppered corydoras2 concerns
- with Rope fish2 concerns
- with Severum4 concerns
- with Siamese fighting fish4 concerns
- with White Cloud Mountain minnow2 concerns
Conditional (36)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
- with Amano shrimp3 concerns
- with American flagfish4 concerns
- with Black ruby barb1 concern
- with Bloodfin tetra2 concerns
- with Bolivian ram2 concerns
- with Bristlenose pleco2 concerns
- with Bronze corydoras1 concern
- with Celestial pearl danio2 concerns
- with Cherry barb1 concern
- with Cherry shrimp3 concerns
- with Clown loach3 concerns
- with Common pleco2 concerns
- with Dwarf gourami3 concerns
- with Electric yellow cichlid2 concerns
- with Ghost shrimp3 concerns
- with Golden wonder killifish1 concern
- with Harlequin rasbora2 concerns
- with Honey gourami2 concerns
- with Indian glassfish1 concern
- with Kissing gourami1 concern
- with Moonlight gourami4 concerns
- with Otocinclus1 concern
- with Panda corydoras3 concerns
- with Pea puffer2 concerns
- with Peacock gudgeon2 concerns
- with Pearl gourami2 concerns
- with Pictus catfish1 concern
- with Pygmy corydoras2 concerns
- with Scissortail rasbora1 concern
- with Senegal bichir1 concern
- with Serpae tetra1 concern
- with Siamese algae eater2 concerns
- with Tiger barb1 concern
- with Upside-down catfish1 concern
- with Yoyo loach1 concern
- with Zebra danio2 concerns
Generally compatible (2)
Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below.
Compatible (4)
Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected.
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional | 36 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Poor match | 14 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |
| Incompatible | 7 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |
| Compatible | 4 | Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected. |
| Generally compatible | 2 | Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below. |