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Redear Sunfish Tank Mates & Compatibility

Redear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)
Adult Size25 cm
Temperature10–26°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
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Redear Sunfish & Walking Catfish (Clarias)

Lepomis microlophus · Clarias batrachus

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWalking Catfish (Clarias): Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Wami Tilapia (Redeye)

Lepomis microlophus · Oreochromis hornorum

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWami Tilapia (Redeye): Semi-Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Warmouth

Lepomis microlophus · Lepomis gulosus

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWarmouth: Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Weeksi Bichir

Lepomis microlophus · Polypterus weeksii

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWeeksi Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Wels Catfish (European Catfish)

Lepomis microlophus · Silurus glanis

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWels Catfish (European Catfish): Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & West African Bichir

Lepomis microlophus · Polypterus retropinnis

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWest African Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Western Rainbowfish

Lepomis microlophus · Melanotaenia australis

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWestern Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & Whiptail Catfish

Lepomis microlophus · Rineloricaria sp.

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWhiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & Whisker Shrimp

Lepomis microlophus · Macrobrachium sp.

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWhisker Shrimp: Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & White Cheeked Goby

Lepomis microlophus · Rhinogobius duospilus

Not Recommended
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWhite Cheeked Goby: Mostly Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & White Cichlid

Lepomis microlophus · Vieja argentea

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWhite Cichlid: Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Lepomis microlophus · Tanichthys albonubes

Not Recommended
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow: Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & White Saum (Green Terror)

Lepomis microlophus · Andinoacara stalsbergi

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWhite Saum (Green Terror): Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & White Top Hara (Gallireya Reef)

Lepomis microlophus · Cynotilapia sp. 'hara'

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWhite Top Hara (Gallireya Reef): Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Whiteseam Fighter

Lepomis microlophus · Betta albimarginata

Not Recommended
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWhiteseam Fighter: Mostly Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & Wolf Cichlid

Lepomis microlophus · Parachromis dovii

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWolf Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Wolf Fish

Lepomis microlophus · Hoplias malabaricus

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWolf Fish: Highly Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Wrestling Halfbeak

Lepomis microlophus · Dermogenys pusilla

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveWrestling Halfbeak: Mostly Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)

Lepomis microlophus · Pristella maxillaris

Not Recommended
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveX-Ray Tetra (Pristella): Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Lepomis microlophus · Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveXenotilapia ochrogenys: Mostly Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & Xenotilapia papilio

Lepomis microlophus · Xenotilapia papilio

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveXenotilapia papilio: Semi-Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Yellow Acara

Lepomis microlophus · Aequidens metae

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveYellow Acara: Semi-Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Yellow Bullhead Catfish

Lepomis microlophus · Ameiurus natalis

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveYellow Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Yellow Convict

Lepomis microlophus · Cryptoheros nanoluteus

Possible with Caution
Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveYellow Convict: Semi-Aggressive