Mosquitofish (Gambusia) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Mosquitofish (Gambusia)

Gambusia affinis

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TemperamentAggressive (7/10)

Adult Size7 cm

Temperature12–30°C

Water TypeBrackish Tolerant

Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level

StockingGroup of 3+

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Compatible on paper, but will Mosquitofish (Gambusia) 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 Mosquitofish (Gambusia) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Mosquitofish (Gambusia)

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Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Gambusia affinis · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & African Butterfly Fish

Gambusia affinis · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & African Clawed Frog

Gambusia affinis · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & African Dwarf Frog

Gambusia affinis · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & African Jewel Cichlid

Gambusia affinis · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & African Lungfish

Gambusia affinis · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & African Pipefish

Gambusia affinis · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Gambusia affinis · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Amano Shrimp

Gambusia affinis · Caridina multidentata

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Gambusia affinis · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Amazon Puffer

Gambusia affinis · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Apple Snail

Gambusia affinis · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Arfak Rainbowfish

Gambusia affinis · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Arrowhead Puffer

Gambusia affinis · Pao suvattii

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Arulius Barb

Gambusia affinis · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Asher Cory

Gambusia affinis · Corydoras tukano

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAsher Cory: Peaceful

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Asian Arowana

Gambusia affinis · Scleropages formosus

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Gambusia affinis · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Assassin Snail

Gambusia affinis · Anentome helena

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Gambusia affinis · Melanochromis auratus

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Australian Pearl Arowana

Gambusia affinis · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Australian Smelt

Gambusia affinis · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Gambusia affinis · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Mosquitofish (Gambusia) & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Gambusia affinis · Badis badis

Possible with Caution

Mosquitofish (Gambusia): AggressiveBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive