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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 & Pungas Catfish

Polypterus ansorgii · Pangasius pangasius

Possible with Caution
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressivePungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Polypterus ansorgii · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressivePurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Polypterus ansorgii · Potamalpheops sp.

Not Recommended
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressivePurple Zebra Shrimp: Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Pygmy Corydoras

Polypterus ansorgii · Corydoras pygmaeus

Not Recommended
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressivePygmy Corydoras: Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Polypterus ansorgii · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Not Recommended
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressivePygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Polypterus ansorgii · Nothobranchius rachovii

Not Recommended
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRachov's Killifish (Annual): Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Rainbow Cichlid

Polypterus ansorgii · Herotilapia multispinosa

Possible with Caution
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Rainbow Shark

Polypterus ansorgii · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Possible with Caution
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Rainbow Snakehead

Polypterus ansorgii · Channa bleheri

Possible with Caution
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRainbow Snakehead: Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Ramshorn Snail

Polypterus ansorgii · Planorbidae fam.

Not Recommended
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRamshorn Snail: Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Ramu Rainbowfish

Polypterus ansorgii · Glossolepis ramuensis

Possible with Caution
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Raspy River Stingray

Polypterus ansorgii · Potamotrygon scobina

Possible with Caution
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRaspy River Stingray: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Red Bellied Pacu

Polypterus ansorgii · Piaractus brachypomus

Possible with Caution
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Red Breasted Acara

Polypterus ansorgii · Laetacara dorsigera

Possible with Caution
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Red Devil Cichlid

Polypterus ansorgii · Amphilophus labiatus

Possible with Caution
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Devil Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Polypterus ansorgii · Microrasbora rubescens

Not Recommended
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Dwarf Rasbora: Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Red Empress

Polypterus ansorgii · Protomelas taeniolatus

Not Recommended
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Empress: Semi-Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Red Eye Tetra

Polypterus ansorgii · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Red Fin Borleyi

Polypterus ansorgii · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Red Fin Caudopunk

Polypterus ansorgii · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Not Recommended
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Fin Caudopunk: Semi-Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Polypterus ansorgii · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Not Recommended
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Goldflake Shrimp: Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Polypterus ansorgii · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Possible with Caution
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Red Hump Eartheater

Polypterus ansorgii · Geophagus steindachneri

Possible with Caution
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Polypterus ansorgii · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'

Not Recommended
Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-Aggressive