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Buccochromis lepturus Tank Mates & Compatibility

Buccochromis lepturus

Buccochromis lepturus

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)
Adult Size40 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
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Buccochromis lepturus & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Buccochromis lepturus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Buccochromis lepturus & Checker Barb

Buccochromis lepturus · Oliotius oligolepis

Not Recommended
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful

Buccochromis lepturus & Checkerboard Cichlid

Buccochromis lepturus · Dicrossus filamentosus

Not Recommended
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Buccochromis lepturus & Chequered Rainbowfish

Buccochromis lepturus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Buccochromis lepturus & Cherry Barb

Buccochromis lepturus · Puntius titteya

Not Recommended
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

Buccochromis lepturus & Cherry Shrimp

Buccochromis lepturus · Neocaridina davidi

Not Recommended
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Buccochromis lepturus & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Buccochromis lepturus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Not Recommended
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Buccochromis lepturus & Chili Rasbora

Buccochromis lepturus · Boraras brigittae

Not Recommended
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Buccochromis lepturus & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Buccochromis lepturus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Buccochromis lepturus & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Buccochromis lepturus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Buccochromis lepturus & Chipokae Mbuna

Buccochromis lepturus · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Buccochromis lepturus & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Buccochromis lepturus · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Buccochromis lepturus & Chocolate Cichlid

Buccochromis lepturus · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Buccochromis lepturus & Chocolate Gourami

Buccochromis lepturus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Not Recommended
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Buccochromis lepturus & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Buccochromis lepturus · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Buccochromis lepturus & Christmas Fulu

Buccochromis lepturus · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Buccochromis lepturus & Chuco Cichlid

Buccochromis lepturus · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Buccochromis lepturus & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Buccochromis lepturus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Buccochromis lepturus & Clown Killifish

Buccochromis lepturus · Epiplatys annulatus

Not Recommended
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful

Buccochromis lepturus & Clown Knifefish

Buccochromis lepturus · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Buccochromis lepturus & Clown Loach

Buccochromis lepturus · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Buccochromis lepturus & Clown Pleco (L104)

Buccochromis lepturus · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Buccochromis lepturus & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Buccochromis lepturus · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive

Buccochromis lepturus & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Buccochromis lepturus · Apistogramma cacatuoides

Possible with Caution
Buccochromis lepturus: Semi-AggressiveCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive