Marbled Bichir Tank Mates & Compatibility

Marbled Bichir

Polypterus polli

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)

Adult Size32 cm

Temperature24–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will Marbled Bichir 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 Marbled Bichir to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Marbled Bichir & Abei Puffer

Polypterus polli · Pao abei

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & Achara Catfish

Polypterus polli · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & Adolfo Cory

Polypterus polli · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Marbled Bichir & Adonis Pleco

Polypterus polli · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Polypterus polli · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Polypterus polli · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Polypterus polli · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & Afra Cichlid

Polypterus polli · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & African Arowana

Polypterus polli · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Marbled Bichir & African Butterfly Cichlid

Polypterus polli · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Marbled Bichir & African Butterfly Fish

Polypterus polli · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & African Clawed Frog

Polypterus polli · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & African Dwarf Frog

Polypterus polli · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Marbled Bichir & African Jewel Cichlid

Polypterus polli · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & African Knifefish

Polypterus polli · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & African Lungfish

Polypterus polli · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & African Pike

Polypterus polli · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & African Pipefish

Polypterus polli · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Marbled Bichir & Agassiz Cory

Polypterus polli · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Marbled Bichir & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Polypterus polli · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Polypterus polli · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Marbled Bichir & Allen's Rainbowfish

Polypterus polli · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Marbled Bichir & Alligator Gar

Polypterus polli · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & Alligator Pleco

Polypterus polli · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful