Senegal Bichir Tank Mates & Compatibility

Senegal Bichir

Polypterus senegalus

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)

Adult Size30 cm

Temperature25–29°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will Senegal Bichir fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Senegal Bichir to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Senegal Bichir

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Senegal Bichir & African Butterfly Cichlid

Polypterus senegalus · Anomalochromis thomasi

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Senegal Bichir & African Butterfly Fish

Polypterus senegalus · Pantodon buchholzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Senegal Bichir & African Jewel Cichlid

Polypterus senegalus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Senegal Bichir & African Lungfish

Polypterus senegalus · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Senegal Bichir & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Polypterus senegalus · Apistogramma agassizii

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Senegal Bichir & Amano Shrimp

Polypterus senegalus · Caridina multidentata

🔴Not Recommended

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Senegal Bichir & Amazon Leaf Fish

Polypterus senegalus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Senegal Bichir & Amazon Puffer

Polypterus senegalus · Colomesus asellus

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Senegal Bichir & Apple Snail

Polypterus senegalus · Pomacea maculata

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Senegal Bichir & Assassin Snail

Polypterus senegalus · Clea helena

🔴Not Recommended

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Senegal Bichir & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Polypterus senegalus · Melanochromis auratus

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Senegal Bichir & Bala Shark

Polypterus senegalus · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Senegal Bichir & Bamboo Shrimp

Polypterus senegalus · Atyopsis moluccensis

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Senegal Bichir & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Polypterus senegalus · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Senegal Bichir & Beckford's Pencilfish

Polypterus senegalus · Nannostomus beckfordi

🔴Not Recommended

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Senegal Bichir & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Polypterus senegalus · Caridina cantonensis

🔴Not Recommended

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Senegal Bichir & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Polypterus senegalus · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Senegal Bichir & Black Ghost Knifefish

Polypterus senegalus · Apteronotus albifrons

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Senegal Bichir & Black Neon Tetra

Polypterus senegalus · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🔴Not Recommended

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Senegal Bichir & Black Pacu

Polypterus senegalus · Colossoma macropomum

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Senegal Bichir & Black Skirt Tetra

Polypterus senegalus · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Senegal Bichir & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Polypterus senegalus · Physella acuta

🔴Not Recommended

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Senegal Bichir & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Polypterus senegalus · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Senegal Bichir & Blind Cave Tetra

Polypterus senegalus · Astyanax mexicanus

🟡Possible with Caution

Senegal Bichir: Semi-AggressiveBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful