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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
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Smallmouth Bass & Yellow Lab (Mbuna)

Micropterus dolomieu · Labidochromis caeruleus

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveYellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Yellow Peacock Cichlid

Micropterus dolomieu · Aulonocara baenschi

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveYellow Peacock Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Yellow Perch

Micropterus dolomieu · Perca flavescens

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveYellow Perch: Semi-Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Yellow Sand Cichlid

Micropterus dolomieu · Xenotilapia bathyphilus

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveYellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Yellow Shrimp

Micropterus dolomieu · Neocaridina davidi var. yellow

Not Recommended
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveYellow Shrimp: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Yoyo Loach

Micropterus dolomieu · Botia almorhae

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveYoyo Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Zebra Apple Snail

Micropterus dolomieu · Asolene spixi

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveZebra Apple Snail: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Zebra Danio

Micropterus dolomieu · Danio rerio

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveZebra Danio: Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Zebra Loach

Micropterus dolomieu · Botia striata

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveZebra Loach: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Zebra Obliquidens

Micropterus dolomieu · Astatotilapia latifasciata

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveZebra Obliquidens: Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Zebra Oto

Micropterus dolomieu · Otocinclus cocama

Not Recommended
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveZebra Oto: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Zebra Pleco (L046)

Micropterus dolomieu · Hypancistrus zebra

Not Recommended
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveZebra Pleco (L046): Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish)

Micropterus dolomieu · Brachyplatystoma tigrinum

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveZebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Zebra Spiny Eel

Micropterus dolomieu · Mastacembelus zebrinus

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveZebra Spiny Eel: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Zebra Tilapia

Micropterus dolomieu · Heterotilapia buttikoferi

Possible with Caution
Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveZebra Tilapia: Highly Aggressive