West African Bichir & Iridescent Shark
Polypterus retropinnis · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveIridescent Shark: Mostly Peaceful
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West African Bichir Tank Mates & Compatibility
West African Bichir
Polypterus retropinnis
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (5/10)
Adult Size34 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo or group
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West African Bichir & Jack Dempsey
Polypterus retropinnis · Rocio octofasciata
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveJack Dempsey: Aggressive
West African Bichir & Jaguar Cichlid
Polypterus retropinnis · Parachromis managuensis
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
West African Bichir & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)
Polypterus retropinnis · Oryzias latipes
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful
West African Bichir & Japen Rainbowfish
Polypterus retropinnis · Melanotaenia japenensis
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)
Polypterus retropinnis · Corydoras trilineatus
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful
West African Bichir & Jurupari Eartheater
Polypterus retropinnis · Satanoperca jurupari
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful
West African Bichir & Kamaka Rainbowfish
Polypterus retropinnis · Melanotaenia kamaka
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Kenyi Cichlid
Polypterus retropinnis · Maylandia lombardoi
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
West African Bichir & Keyhole Cichlid
Polypterus retropinnis · Cleithracara maronii
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Kissing Gourami
Polypterus retropinnis · Helostoma temminckii
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive
West African Bichir & Kiunga Blue Eye
Polypterus retropinnis · Kiunga ballochi
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Knight Goby
Polypterus retropinnis · Stigmatogobius sadanundio
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive
West African Bichir & Koi
Polypterus retropinnis · Cyprinus rubrofuscus
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKoi: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Kribensis
Polypterus retropinnis · Pelvicachromis pulcher
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKribensis: Semi-Aggressive
West African Bichir & Kuhli Loach
Polypterus retropinnis · Pangio kuhlii
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveKuhli Loach: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Lacerda Cory C015
Polypterus retropinnis · Scleromystax lacerdai
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish
Polypterus retropinnis · Melanotaenia eachamensis
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish
Polypterus retropinnis · Pelangia mbutaensis
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish
Polypterus retropinnis · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish
Polypterus retropinnis · Glossolepis wanamensis
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Largemouth Bass
Polypterus retropinnis · Micropterus salmoides
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveLargemouth Bass: Aggressive
West African Bichir & Largereye Lampeye Killifish
Polypterus retropinnis · Micropanchax macrophthalmus
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Least Killifish (Heterandria)
Polypterus retropinnis · Heterandria formosa
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful