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Dwarf Petricola Tank Mates & Compatibility

Dwarf Petricola

Synodontis lucipinnis

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)
Adult Size8 cm
Temperature23–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom, Mid-level
StockingGroup of 4+
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Compatible on paper, but will Dwarf Petricola fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Dwarf Petricola to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Dwarf Petricola
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Dwarf Petricola & Abei Puffer

Synodontis lucipinnis · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Petricola & Achara Catfish

Synodontis lucipinnis · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Petricola & Adolfo Cory

Synodontis lucipinnis · Corydoras adolfoi

Not Recommended
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Dwarf Petricola & Adonis Pleco

Synodontis lucipinnis · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Dwarf Petricola & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Synodontis lucipinnis · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Petricola & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Synodontis lucipinnis · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Petricola & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Synodontis lucipinnis · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Not Recommended
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Petricola & Afra Cichlid

Synodontis lucipinnis · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Petricola & African Arowana

Synodontis lucipinnis · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Petricola & African Butterfly Cichlid

Synodontis lucipinnis · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Petricola & African Butterfly Fish

Synodontis lucipinnis · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Petricola & African Clawed Frog

Synodontis lucipinnis · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Dwarf Petricola & African Dwarf Frog

Synodontis lucipinnis · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Dwarf Petricola & African Jewel Cichlid

Synodontis lucipinnis · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Petricola & African Knifefish

Synodontis lucipinnis · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Petricola & African Lungfish

Synodontis lucipinnis · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Petricola & African Pike

Synodontis lucipinnis · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Dwarf Petricola & African Pipefish

Synodontis lucipinnis · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Dwarf Petricola & Agassiz Cory

Synodontis lucipinnis · Corydoras agassizii

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Dwarf Petricola & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Synodontis lucipinnis · Apistogramma agassizii

Not Recommended
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Petricola & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Synodontis lucipinnis · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Petricola & Allen's Rainbowfish

Synodontis lucipinnis · Chilatherina alleni

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Petricola & Alligator Gar

Synodontis lucipinnis · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAlligator Gar: Aggressive

Dwarf Petricola & Alligator Pleco

Synodontis lucipinnis · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Petricola: PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful