Ornate Bichir Tank Mates & Compatibility

Ornate Bichir

Polypterus ornatipinnis

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)

Adult Size60 cm

Temperature26–30°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom

StockingSolo or group

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Ornate Bichir & Iridescent Shark

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveIridescent Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Ornate Bichir & Jack Dempsey

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Ornate Bichir & Jaguar Cichlid

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Parachromis managuensis

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Ornate Bichir & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Oryzias latipes

Ornate Bichir & Japen Rainbowfish

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Melanotaenia japenensis

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Ornate Bichir & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Corydoras trilineatus

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Ornate Bichir & Jurupari Eartheater

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Satanoperca jurupari

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Ornate Bichir & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Melanotaenia kamaka

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Ornate Bichir & Kenyi Cichlid

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Maylandia lombardoi

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Ornate Bichir & Keyhole Cichlid

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Cleithracara maronii

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Ornate Bichir & Kissing Gourami

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Ornate Bichir & Kiunga Blue Eye

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Kiunga ballochi

Ornate Bichir & Knight Goby

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Ornate Bichir & Koi

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKoi: Peaceful

Ornate Bichir & Kribensis

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Ornate Bichir & Kuhli Loach

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Pangio kuhlii

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Ornate Bichir & Lacerda Cory C015

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Scleromystax lacerdai

Ornate Bichir & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Ornate Bichir & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Pelangia mbutaensis

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Ornate Bichir & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Ornate Bichir & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Glossolepis wanamensis

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Ornate Bichir & Largemouth Bass

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution

Ornate Bichir: Semi-AggressiveLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Ornate Bichir & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Ornate Bichir & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Polypterus ornatipinnis · Heterandria formosa