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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Marbled Bichir & Channel Catfish

Polypterus polli · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Marbled Bichir & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Polypterus polli · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

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

Marbled Bichir & Checker Barb

Polypterus polli · Oliotius oligolepis

Marbled Bichir & Checkerboard Cichlid

Polypterus polli · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Marbled Bichir & Chequered Rainbowfish

Polypterus polli · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Marbled Bichir & Cherry Barb

Polypterus polli · Puntius titteya

Marbled Bichir & Cherry Shrimp

Polypterus polli · Neocaridina davidi

Marbled Bichir & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Polypterus polli · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Marbled Bichir & Chili Rasbora

Polypterus polli · Boraras brigittae

Marbled Bichir & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Polypterus polli · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

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

Marbled Bichir & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Polypterus polli · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution

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

Marbled Bichir & Chipokae Mbuna

Polypterus polli · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Polypterus polli · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & Chocolate Cichlid

Polypterus polli · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Marbled Bichir & Chocolate Gourami

Polypterus polli · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Marbled Bichir & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Polypterus polli · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

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

Marbled Bichir & Christmas Fulu

Polypterus polli · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & Chuco Cichlid

Polypterus polli · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Polypterus polli · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

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

Marbled Bichir & Clown Killifish

Polypterus polli · Epiplatys annulatus

Marbled Bichir & Clown Knifefish

Polypterus polli · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Marbled Bichir & Clown Loach

Polypterus polli · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Marbled Bichir & Clown Pleco (L104)

Polypterus polli · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

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

Marbled Bichir & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Polypterus polli · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution

Marbled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive