African Knifefish Tank Mates & Compatibility

African Knifefish

Xenomystus nigri

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (5/10)

Adult Size30 cm

Temperature23–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingSolo or group

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African Knifefish & Yellow Lab (Mbuna)

Xenomystus nigri · Labidochromis caeruleus

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveYellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-Aggressive

African Knifefish & Yellow Peacock Cichlid

Xenomystus nigri · Aulonocara baenschi

African Knifefish & Yellow Perch

Xenomystus nigri · Perca flavescens

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveYellow Perch: Semi-Aggressive

African Knifefish & Yellow Sand Cichlid

Xenomystus nigri · Xenotilapia bathyphilus

African Knifefish & Yellow Shrimp

Xenomystus nigri · Neocaridina davidi var. yellow

African Knifefish & Yoyo Loach

Xenomystus nigri · Botia almorhae

African Knifefish & Zebra Apple Snail

Xenomystus nigri · Asolene spixi

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveZebra Apple Snail: Peaceful

African Knifefish & Zebra Danio

Xenomystus nigri · Danio rerio

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveZebra Danio: Mostly Peaceful

African Knifefish & Zebra Loach

Xenomystus nigri · Botia striata

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveZebra Loach: Peaceful

African Knifefish & Zebra Obliquidens

Xenomystus nigri · Astatotilapia latifasciata

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveZebra Obliquidens: Aggressive

African Knifefish & Zebra Oto

Xenomystus nigri · Otocinclus cocama

African Knifefish & Zebra Pleco (L046)

Xenomystus nigri · Hypancistrus zebra

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveZebra Pleco (L046): Mostly Peaceful

African Knifefish & Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish)

Xenomystus nigri · Brachyplatystoma tigrinum

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveZebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly Peaceful

African Knifefish & Zebra Spiny Eel

Xenomystus nigri · Mastacembelus zebrinus

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveZebra Spiny Eel: Peaceful

African Knifefish & Zebra Tilapia

Xenomystus nigri · Heterotilapia buttikoferi

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveZebra Tilapia: Highly Aggressive