Smallmouth Bass Tank Mates & Compatibility

Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

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TemperamentAggressive (7/10)

Adult Size45 cm

Temperature15–25°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingSolo or group

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Smallmouth Bass & Macaw Cichlid

Micropterus dolomieu · Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMacaw Cichlid: Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Micropterus dolomieu · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Maingano Mbuna

Micropterus dolomieu · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Maison Reef Peacock

Micropterus dolomieu · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Malawi Eyebiter

Micropterus dolomieu · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Malawi Gar

Micropterus dolomieu · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Malawi Hawk

Micropterus dolomieu · Aristochromis christyi

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Malaya Shrimp

Micropterus dolomieu · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Smallmouth Bass & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Micropterus dolomieu · Melanoides tuberculata

Smallmouth Bass & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Micropterus dolomieu · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Marble Goby

Micropterus dolomieu · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMarble Goby: Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Marbled Bichir

Micropterus dolomieu · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Marbled Hatchetfish

Micropterus dolomieu · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Marbled Whiptail

Micropterus dolomieu · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Marlier's Julie

Micropterus dolomieu · Julidochromis marlieri

Smallmouth Bass & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Micropterus dolomieu · Julidochromis transcriptus

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Mayan Cichlid

Micropterus dolomieu · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Micropterus dolomieu · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Mbu Puffer

Micropterus dolomieu · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Melon Barb

Micropterus dolomieu · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Micropterus dolomieu · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Midas Cichlid

Micropterus dolomieu · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Midnight Catfish

Micropterus dolomieu · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Micropterus dolomieu · Placidochromis milomo

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive