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 & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Xenomystus nigri · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

African Knifefish & Checker Barb

Xenomystus nigri · Oliotius oligolepis

African Knifefish & Checkerboard Cichlid

Xenomystus nigri · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

African Knifefish & Chequered Rainbowfish

Xenomystus nigri · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

African Knifefish & Cherry Barb

Xenomystus nigri · Puntius titteya

African Knifefish & Cherry Shrimp

Xenomystus nigri · Neocaridina davidi

African Knifefish & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Xenomystus nigri · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

African Knifefish & Chili Rasbora

Xenomystus nigri · Boraras brigittae

African Knifefish & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Xenomystus nigri · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

African Knifefish & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Xenomystus nigri · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

African Knifefish & Chipokae Mbuna

Xenomystus nigri · Melanochromis chipokae

African Knifefish & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Xenomystus nigri · Labidochromis chisumulae

African Knifefish & Chocolate Cichlid

Xenomystus nigri · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

African Knifefish & Chocolate Gourami

Xenomystus nigri · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

African Knifefish & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Xenomystus nigri · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

African Knifefish & Christmas Fulu

Xenomystus nigri · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

African Knifefish & Chuco Cichlid

Xenomystus nigri · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

African Knifefish & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Xenomystus nigri · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

African Knifefish & Clown Killifish

Xenomystus nigri · Epiplatys annulatus

African Knifefish & Clown Knifefish

Xenomystus nigri · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

African Knifefish & Clown Loach

Xenomystus nigri · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

African Knifefish & Clown Pleco (L104)

Xenomystus nigri · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

African Knifefish & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Xenomystus nigri · Metriaclima callainos

African Knifefish & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Xenomystus nigri · Apistogramma cacatuoides

Possible with Caution

African Knifefish: Semi-AggressiveCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive