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Bumblebee Catfish (South American) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Bumblebee Catfish (South American)

Microglanis iheringi

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)
Adult Size7.5 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo or group
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Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Microglanis iheringi · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Checker Barb

Microglanis iheringi · Oliotius oligolepis

Not Recommended
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Checkerboard Cichlid

Microglanis iheringi · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Chequered Rainbowfish

Microglanis iheringi · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Cherry Barb

Microglanis iheringi · Puntius titteya

Not Recommended
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Cherry Shrimp

Microglanis iheringi · Neocaridina davidi

Not Recommended
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Microglanis iheringi · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Not Recommended
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Chili Rasbora

Microglanis iheringi · Boraras brigittae

Not Recommended
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Microglanis iheringi · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Not Recommended
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Microglanis iheringi · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Chipokae Mbuna

Microglanis iheringi · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Microglanis iheringi · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Chocolate Cichlid

Microglanis iheringi · Hypselecara temporalis

Ideal Tank Mates
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Chocolate Gourami

Microglanis iheringi · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Microglanis iheringi · Loricaria cataphracta

Ideal Tank Mates
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Christmas Fulu

Microglanis iheringi · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Chuco Cichlid

Microglanis iheringi · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Microglanis iheringi · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Clown Killifish

Microglanis iheringi · Epiplatys annulatus

Not Recommended
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Clown Knifefish

Microglanis iheringi · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Clown Loach

Microglanis iheringi · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Clown Pleco (L104)

Microglanis iheringi · Panaqolus maccus

Ideal Tank Mates
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Microglanis iheringi · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive

Bumblebee Catfish (South American) & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Microglanis iheringi · Apistogramma cacatuoides

Possible with Caution
Bumblebee Catfish (South American): Mostly PeacefulCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive