West African Bichir & Yellow Lab (Mbuna)
Polypterus retropinnis · Labidochromis caeruleus
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveYellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-Aggressive
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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 & Yellow Peacock Cichlid
Polypterus retropinnis · Aulonocara baenschi
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveYellow Peacock Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
West African Bichir & Yellow Perch
Polypterus retropinnis · Perca flavescens
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveYellow Perch: Semi-Aggressive
West African Bichir & Yellow Sand Cichlid
Polypterus retropinnis · Xenotilapia bathyphilus
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveYellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
West African Bichir & Yellow Shrimp
Polypterus retropinnis · Neocaridina davidi var. yellow
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveYellow Shrimp: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Yoyo Loach
Polypterus retropinnis · Botia almorhae
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveYoyo Loach: Mostly Peaceful
West African Bichir & Zebra Apple Snail
Polypterus retropinnis · Asolene spixi
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveZebra Apple Snail: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Zebra Danio
Polypterus retropinnis · Danio rerio
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveZebra Danio: Mostly Peaceful
West African Bichir & Zebra Loach
Polypterus retropinnis · Botia striata
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveZebra Loach: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Zebra Obliquidens
Polypterus retropinnis · Astatotilapia latifasciata
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveZebra Obliquidens: Aggressive
West African Bichir & Zebra Oto
Polypterus retropinnis · Otocinclus cocama
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveZebra Oto: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Zebra Pleco (L046)
Polypterus retropinnis · Hypancistrus zebra
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveZebra Pleco (L046): Mostly Peaceful
West African Bichir & Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish)
Polypterus retropinnis · Brachyplatystoma tigrinum
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveZebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly Peaceful
West African Bichir & Zebra Spiny Eel
Polypterus retropinnis · Mastacembelus zebrinus
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveZebra Spiny Eel: Peaceful
West African Bichir & Zebra Tilapia
Polypterus retropinnis · Heterotilapia buttikoferi
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveZebra Tilapia: Highly Aggressive