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Saddled Bichir Tank Mates & Compatibility

Saddled Bichir

Polypterus endlicheri

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)
Adult Size60 cm
Temperature24–30°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo or group
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Saddled Bichir & Pumpkinseed

Polypterus endlicheri · Lepomis gibbosus

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressivePumpkinseed: Aggressive

Saddled Bichir & Pungas Catfish

Polypterus endlicheri · Pangasius pangasius

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressivePungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Saddled Bichir & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Polypterus endlicheri · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressivePurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Saddled Bichir & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Polypterus endlicheri · Potamalpheops sp.

Not Recommended
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressivePurple Zebra Shrimp: Peaceful

Saddled Bichir & Pygmy Corydoras

Polypterus endlicheri · Corydoras pygmaeus

Not Recommended
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressivePygmy Corydoras: Peaceful

Saddled Bichir & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Polypterus endlicheri · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Not Recommended
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressivePygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Saddled Bichir & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Polypterus endlicheri · Nothobranchius rachovii

Not Recommended
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRachov's Killifish (Annual): Mostly Peaceful

Saddled Bichir & Rainbow Cichlid

Polypterus endlicheri · Herotilapia multispinosa

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Saddled Bichir & Rainbow Shark

Polypterus endlicheri · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Saddled Bichir & Rainbow Snakehead

Polypterus endlicheri · Channa bleheri

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRainbow Snakehead: Aggressive

Saddled Bichir & Ramshorn Snail

Polypterus endlicheri · Planorbidae fam.

Not Recommended
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRamshorn Snail: Peaceful

Saddled Bichir & Ramu Rainbowfish

Polypterus endlicheri · Glossolepis ramuensis

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Saddled Bichir & Raspy River Stingray

Polypterus endlicheri · Potamotrygon scobina

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRaspy River Stingray: Mostly Peaceful

Saddled Bichir & Red Bellied Pacu

Polypterus endlicheri · Piaractus brachypomus

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Saddled Bichir & Red Breasted Acara

Polypterus endlicheri · Laetacara dorsigera

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Saddled Bichir & Red Devil Cichlid

Polypterus endlicheri · Amphilophus labiatus

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Devil Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Saddled Bichir & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Polypterus endlicheri · Microrasbora rubescens

Not Recommended
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Dwarf Rasbora: Peaceful

Saddled Bichir & Red Empress

Polypterus endlicheri · Protomelas taeniolatus

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Empress: Semi-Aggressive

Saddled Bichir & Red Eye Tetra

Polypterus endlicheri · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Saddled Bichir & Red Fin Borleyi

Polypterus endlicheri · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Saddled Bichir & Red Fin Caudopunk

Polypterus endlicheri · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Fin Caudopunk: Semi-Aggressive

Saddled Bichir & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Polypterus endlicheri · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Not Recommended
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Goldflake Shrimp: Peaceful

Saddled Bichir & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Polypterus endlicheri · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Saddled Bichir & Red Hump Eartheater

Polypterus endlicheri · Geophagus steindachneri

Possible with Caution
Saddled Bichir: Semi-AggressiveRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive