Guinean Bichir Tank Mates & Compatibility

Guinean Bichir

Polypterus ansorgii

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (5/10)

Adult Size75 cm

Temperature24–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom

StockingSolo or group

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Guinean Bichir & Alligator Pleco

Polypterus ansorgii · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Altifrons Eartheater

Polypterus ansorgii · Geophagus altifrons

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Altolamprologus Calvus

Polypterus ansorgii · Altolamprologus calvus

Guinean Bichir & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Polypterus ansorgii · Altolamprologus compressiceps

Guinean Bichir & Altum Angel

Polypterus ansorgii · Pterophyllum altum

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAltum Angel: Semi-Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Amano Shrimp

Polypterus ansorgii · Caridina multidentata

Guinean Bichir & Amazon Leaf Fish

Polypterus ansorgii · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Amazon Puffer

Polypterus ansorgii · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & American Grass Shrimp

Polypterus ansorgii · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Guinean Bichir & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Polypterus ansorgii · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Angelicus Botia

Polypterus ansorgii · Botia kubotai

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Angelicus Pleco L073

Polypterus ansorgii · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Angfa Rainbowfish

Polypterus ansorgii · Melanotaenia angfa

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Antennae Stingray

Polypterus ansorgii · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Polypterus ansorgii · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Polypterus ansorgii · Apistogramma breitbinden

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Apistogramma Mamoré

Polypterus ansorgii · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Polypterus ansorgii · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Polypterus ansorgii · Apistogramma barlowi

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Polypterus ansorgii · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Apistogramma Parrot

Polypterus ansorgii · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Polypterus ansorgii · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Polypterus ansorgii · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Apistogramma atahualpa

Polypterus ansorgii · Apistogramma atahualpa

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful