Pygmy Rainbowfish & Walking Catfish (Clarias)
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Clarias batrachus
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWalking Catfish (Clarias): Aggressive
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Pygmy Rainbowfish Tank Mates & Compatibility
Pygmy Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia pygmaea
TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)
Adult Size5 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level
StockingSchool of 6+
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Pygmy Rainbowfish & Wami Tilapia (Redeye)
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Oreochromis hornorum
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWami Tilapia (Redeye): Semi-Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Warmouth
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Lepomis gulosus
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWarmouth: Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Weeksi Bichir
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Polypterus weeksii
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWeeksi Bichir: Semi-Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Wels Catfish (European Catfish)
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Silurus glanis
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWels Catfish (European Catfish): Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & West African Bichir
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Polypterus retropinnis
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWest African Bichir: Semi-Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Western Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Melanotaenia australis
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWestern Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Whiptail Catfish
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Rineloricaria sp.
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWhiptail Catfish: Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Whisker Shrimp
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Macrobrachium sp.
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWhisker Shrimp: Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & White Cheeked Goby
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Rhinogobius duospilus
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWhite Cheeked Goby: Mostly Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & White Cichlid
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Vieja argentea
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWhite Cichlid: Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Tanichthys albonubes
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow: Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & White Saum (Green Terror)
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Andinoacara stalsbergi
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWhite Saum (Green Terror): Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & White Top Hara (Gallireya Reef)
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Cynotilapia sp. 'hara'
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWhite Top Hara (Gallireya Reef): Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Whiteseam Fighter
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Betta albimarginata
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWhiteseam Fighter: Mostly Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Wolf Cichlid
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Parachromis dovii
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWolf Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Wolf Fish
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Hoplias malabaricus
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWolf Fish: Highly Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Wrestling Halfbeak
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Dermogenys pusilla
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulWrestling Halfbeak: Mostly Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Pristella maxillaris
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulX-Ray Tetra (Pristella): Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Xenotilapia ochrogenys
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Xenotilapia ochrogenys
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulXenotilapia ochrogenys: Mostly Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Xenotilapia papilio
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Xenotilapia papilio
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulXenotilapia papilio: Semi-Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Yellow Acara
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Aequidens metae
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulYellow Acara: Semi-Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Yellow Bullhead Catfish
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Ameiurus natalis
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulYellow Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Yellow Convict
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Cryptoheros nanoluteus
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulYellow Convict: Semi-Aggressive