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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
Showing 433 - 456 of 735 Tank Mates

Smallmouth Bass & Misool Rainbowfish

Micropterus dolomieu · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Mokele-mbembe Bichir

Micropterus dolomieu · Polypterus mokelembembe

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMokele-mbembe Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Molly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian)

Micropterus dolomieu · Poecilia sphenops

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMolly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian): Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Mono Sebae (Brackish)

Micropterus dolomieu · Monodactylus sebae

Not Recommended
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMono Sebae (Brackish): Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Monster Wolf Fish (Aimara)

Micropterus dolomieu · Hoplias aimara

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMonster Wolf Fish (Aimara): Highly Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Moonlight Gourami

Micropterus dolomieu · Trichogaster microlepis

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMoonlight Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Mosquitofish (Gambusia)

Micropterus dolomieu · Gambusia affinis

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMosquitofish (Gambusia): Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Motoro Stingray

Micropterus dolomieu · Potamotrygon motoro

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMotoro Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Mottled Loach

Micropterus dolomieu · Paracanthocobitis botia

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMottled Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Mountain Rainbowfish

Micropterus dolomieu · Melanotaenia monticola

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMountain Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Mozambique Tilapia (Redfin)

Micropterus dolomieu · Oreochromis mossambicus

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMozambique Tilapia (Redfin): Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Msobo Mbuna

Micropterus dolomieu · Metriaclima sp. "Msobo"

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMsobo Mbuna: Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Mubi Rainbowfish

Micropterus dolomieu · Melanotaenia mubiensis

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMubi Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Murray River Rainbowfish

Micropterus dolomieu · Melanotaenia fluviatilis

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMurray River Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Mystery Snail

Micropterus dolomieu · Pomacea bridgesii

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveMystery Snail: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Nana Rasbora

Micropterus dolomieu · Microdevario nana

Not Recommended
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveNana Rasbora: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Needlenose Gar

Micropterus dolomieu · Xenentodon cancila

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveNeedlenose Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Neolamprologus Fasciatus

Micropterus dolomieu · Neolamprologus fasciatus

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveNeolamprologus Fasciatus: Semi-Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Neolamprologus Pulcher

Micropterus dolomieu · Neolamprologus pulcher

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveNeolamprologus Pulcher: Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Neolamprologus Similis

Micropterus dolomieu · Neolamprologus similis

Not Recommended
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveNeolamprologus Similis: Semi-Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Neolamprologus Tretocephalus

Micropterus dolomieu · Neolamprologus tretocephalus

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveNeolamprologus Tretocephalus: Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Neon Blue Cichlid

Micropterus dolomieu · Paracyprichromis nigripinnis

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveNeon Blue Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Neon Blue Goby

Micropterus dolomieu · Stiphodon atropurpureus

Not Recommended
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveNeon Blue Goby: Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Neon Green Rasbora (Kubotai)

Micropterus dolomieu · Microdevario kubotai

Not Recommended
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveNeon Green Rasbora (Kubotai): Peaceful