Guinean Bichir Tank Mates & Compatibility

Guinean Bichir

Polypterus ansorgii

View full care guide

TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (5/10)

Adult Size75 cm

Temperature24–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom

StockingSolo or group

Showing 169 - 192 of 735 Tank Mates

Guinean Bichir & Channel Catfish

Polypterus ansorgii · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Polypterus ansorgii · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Checker Barb

Polypterus ansorgii · Oliotius oligolepis

Guinean Bichir & Checkerboard Cichlid

Polypterus ansorgii · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Chequered Rainbowfish

Polypterus ansorgii · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Cherry Barb

Polypterus ansorgii · Puntius titteya

Guinean Bichir & Cherry Shrimp

Polypterus ansorgii · Neocaridina davidi

Guinean Bichir & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Polypterus ansorgii · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Guinean Bichir & Chili Rasbora

Polypterus ansorgii · Boraras brigittae

Guinean Bichir & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Polypterus ansorgii · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Polypterus ansorgii · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Chipokae Mbuna

Polypterus ansorgii · Melanochromis chipokae

Guinean Bichir & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Polypterus ansorgii · Labidochromis chisumulae

Guinean Bichir & Chocolate Cichlid

Polypterus ansorgii · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Chocolate Gourami

Polypterus ansorgii · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Polypterus ansorgii · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Christmas Fulu

Polypterus ansorgii · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Chuco Cichlid

Polypterus ansorgii · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Polypterus ansorgii · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Clown Killifish

Polypterus ansorgii · Epiplatys annulatus

Guinean Bichir & Clown Knifefish

Polypterus ansorgii · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Guinean Bichir & Clown Loach

Polypterus ansorgii · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Clown Pleco (L104)

Polypterus ansorgii · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

Guinean Bichir: Semi-AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Guinean Bichir & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Polypterus ansorgii · Metriaclima callainos