Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Channel Catfish
Sorubim lima · Ictalurus punctatus
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful
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Lima Shovelnose Catfish Tank Mates & Compatibility
Lima Shovelnose Catfish
Sorubim lima
TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size45 cm
Temperature23–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
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Ideal Tank Mates
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)
Sorubim lima · Pangasius sanitwongsei
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Checker Barb
Sorubim lima · Oliotius oligolepis
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Checkerboard Cichlid
Sorubim lima · Dicrossus filamentosus
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Chequered Rainbowfish
Sorubim lima · Melanotaenia splendida inornata
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Cherry Barb
Sorubim lima · Puntius titteya
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Cherry Shrimp
Sorubim lima · Neocaridina davidi
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Cherry Spot Rasbora
Sorubim lima · Rasbora rubrodorsalis
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Chili Rasbora
Sorubim lima · Boraras brigittae
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)
Sorubim lima · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)
Sorubim lima · Puntius semifasciolatus
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Chipokae Mbuna
Sorubim lima · Melanochromis chipokae
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid
Sorubim lima · Labidochromis chisumulae
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Chocolate Cichlid
Sorubim lima · Hypselecara temporalis
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Chocolate Gourami
Sorubim lima · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)
Sorubim lima · Loricaria cataphracta
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Christmas Fulu
Sorubim lima · Xystichromis phytophagus
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Chuco Cichlid
Sorubim lima · Chuco godmanni
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)
Sorubim lima · Leptobarbus hoevenii
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Clown Killifish
Sorubim lima · Epiplatys annulatus
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Clown Knifefish
Sorubim lima · Chitala ornata
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Clown Loach
Sorubim lima · Chromobotia macracanthus
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Clown Pleco (L104)
Sorubim lima · Panaqolus maccus
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful
Lima Shovelnose Catfish & Cobalt Blue Zebra
Sorubim lima · Metriaclima callainos
Lima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive