Twig Catfish (Farlowella) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Twig Catfish (Farlowella)

Farlowella acus

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TemperamentPeaceful (1/10)

Adult Size16 cm

Temperature23–26°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will Twig Catfish (Farlowella) fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Twig Catfish (Farlowella) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Twig Catfish (Farlowella)

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Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Farlowella acus · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & African Butterfly Fish

Farlowella acus · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & African Clawed Frog

Farlowella acus · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & African Dwarf Frog

Farlowella acus · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Ideal Tank Mates

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & African Jewel Cichlid

Farlowella acus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & African Lungfish

Farlowella acus · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & African Pipefish

Farlowella acus · Enneacampus ansorgii

Ideal Tank Mates

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Farlowella acus · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Amano Shrimp

Farlowella acus · Caridina multidentata

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Farlowella acus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Ideal Tank Mates

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Amazon Puffer

Farlowella acus · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Apple Snail

Farlowella acus · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Arfak Rainbowfish

Farlowella acus · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Arrowhead Puffer

Farlowella acus · Pao suvattii

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Arulius Barb

Farlowella acus · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Asher Cory

Farlowella acus · Corydoras tukano

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Asian Arowana

Farlowella acus · Scleropages formosus

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Farlowella acus · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Assassin Snail

Farlowella acus · Anentome helena

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Farlowella acus · Melanochromis auratus

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Australian Pearl Arowana

Farlowella acus · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Australian Smelt

Farlowella acus · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Farlowella acus · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Farlowella acus · Badis badis

Possible with Caution

Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive