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Sturgeon Catfish Tank Mates & Compatibility

Sturgeon Catfish

Platystomatichthys sturio

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)
Adult Size40 cm
Temperature22–26°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo only
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Sturgeon Catfish & Channel Catfish

Platystomatichthys sturio · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Platystomatichthys sturio · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Sturgeon Catfish & Checker Barb

Platystomatichthys sturio · Oliotius oligolepis

Not Recommended
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Checkerboard Cichlid

Platystomatichthys sturio · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Chequered Rainbowfish

Platystomatichthys sturio · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Cherry Barb

Platystomatichthys sturio · Puntius titteya

Not Recommended
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Cherry Shrimp

Platystomatichthys sturio · Neocaridina davidi

Not Recommended
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Platystomatichthys sturio · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Not Recommended
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Chili Rasbora

Platystomatichthys sturio · Boraras brigittae

Not Recommended
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Platystomatichthys sturio · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Sturgeon Catfish & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Platystomatichthys sturio · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Chipokae Mbuna

Platystomatichthys sturio · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Sturgeon Catfish & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Platystomatichthys sturio · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Sturgeon Catfish & Chocolate Cichlid

Platystomatichthys sturio · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Chocolate Gourami

Platystomatichthys sturio · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Platystomatichthys sturio · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Christmas Fulu

Platystomatichthys sturio · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Sturgeon Catfish & Chuco Cichlid

Platystomatichthys sturio · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Sturgeon Catfish & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Platystomatichthys sturio · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Clown Killifish

Platystomatichthys sturio · Epiplatys annulatus

Not Recommended
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Clown Knifefish

Platystomatichthys sturio · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Sturgeon Catfish & Clown Loach

Platystomatichthys sturio · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Clown Pleco (L104)

Platystomatichthys sturio · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Sturgeon Catfish & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Platystomatichthys sturio · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Sturgeon Catfish: Semi-AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive