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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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Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Channel Catfish

Farlowella acus · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Farlowella acus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Checker Barb

Farlowella acus · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Checkerboard Cichlid

Farlowella acus · Dicrossus filamentosus

Ideal Tank Mates
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Chequered Rainbowfish

Farlowella acus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Cherry Barb

Farlowella acus · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Cherry Shrimp

Farlowella acus · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Farlowella acus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Chili Rasbora

Farlowella acus · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Farlowella acus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Not Recommended
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Farlowella acus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Chipokae Mbuna

Farlowella acus · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Farlowella acus · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Chocolate Cichlid

Farlowella acus · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Chocolate Gourami

Farlowella acus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Farlowella acus · Loricaria cataphracta

Ideal Tank Mates
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Christmas Fulu

Farlowella acus · Xystichromis phytophagus

Not Recommended
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Chuco Cichlid

Farlowella acus · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Farlowella acus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Clown Killifish

Farlowella acus · Epiplatys annulatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Clown Knifefish

Farlowella acus · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Clown Loach

Farlowella acus · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Clown Pleco (L104)

Farlowella acus · Panaqolus maccus

Ideal Tank Mates
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Twig Catfish (Farlowella) & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Farlowella acus · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Twig Catfish (Farlowella): PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive