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 & Channel Catfish

Lepomis microlophus · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Lepomis microlophus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Checker Barb

Lepomis microlophus · Oliotius oligolepis

Redear Sunfish & Checkerboard Cichlid

Lepomis microlophus · Dicrossus filamentosus

Redear Sunfish & Chequered Rainbowfish

Lepomis microlophus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & Cherry Barb

Lepomis microlophus · Puntius titteya

Redear Sunfish & Cherry Shrimp

Lepomis microlophus · Neocaridina davidi

Redear Sunfish & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Lepomis microlophus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Redear Sunfish & Chili Rasbora

Lepomis microlophus · Boraras brigittae

Redear Sunfish & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Lepomis microlophus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Lepomis microlophus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & Chipokae Mbuna

Lepomis microlophus · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Lepomis microlophus · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Chocolate Cichlid

Lepomis microlophus · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & Chocolate Gourami

Lepomis microlophus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Redear Sunfish & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Lepomis microlophus · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & Christmas Fulu

Lepomis microlophus · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Chuco Cichlid

Lepomis microlophus · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Lepomis microlophus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & Clown Killifish

Lepomis microlophus · Epiplatys annulatus

Redear Sunfish & Clown Knifefish

Lepomis microlophus · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Redear Sunfish & Clown Loach

Lepomis microlophus · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & Clown Pleco (L104)

Lepomis microlophus · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Redear Sunfish & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Lepomis microlophus · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution

Redear Sunfish: Semi-AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive