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 & Channel Catfish

Micropterus dolomieu · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Micropterus dolomieu · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Checker Barb

Micropterus dolomieu · Oliotius oligolepis

Smallmouth Bass & Checkerboard Cichlid

Micropterus dolomieu · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Chequered Rainbowfish

Micropterus dolomieu · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Cherry Barb

Micropterus dolomieu · Puntius titteya

Smallmouth Bass & Cherry Shrimp

Micropterus dolomieu · Neocaridina davidi

Smallmouth Bass & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Micropterus dolomieu · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Smallmouth Bass & Chili Rasbora

Micropterus dolomieu · Boraras brigittae

Smallmouth Bass & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Micropterus dolomieu · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Micropterus dolomieu · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Chipokae Mbuna

Micropterus dolomieu · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Micropterus dolomieu · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Chocolate Cichlid

Micropterus dolomieu · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Chocolate Gourami

Micropterus dolomieu · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Micropterus dolomieu · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Christmas Fulu

Micropterus dolomieu · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Chuco Cichlid

Micropterus dolomieu · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Micropterus dolomieu · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Clown Killifish

Micropterus dolomieu · Epiplatys annulatus

Smallmouth Bass & Clown Knifefish

Micropterus dolomieu · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Smallmouth Bass & Clown Loach

Micropterus dolomieu · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Clown Pleco (L104)

Micropterus dolomieu · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Smallmouth Bass & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Micropterus dolomieu · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution

Smallmouth Bass: AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive