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West African Bichir Tank Mates & Compatibility

West African Bichir

Polypterus retropinnis

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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 & Channel Catfish

Polypterus retropinnis · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

West African Bichir & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Polypterus retropinnis · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

West African Bichir & Checker Barb

Polypterus retropinnis · Oliotius oligolepis

Not Recommended
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful

West African Bichir & Checkerboard Cichlid

Polypterus retropinnis · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

West African Bichir & Chequered Rainbowfish

Polypterus retropinnis · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

West African Bichir & Cherry Barb

Polypterus retropinnis · Puntius titteya

Not Recommended
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

West African Bichir & Cherry Shrimp

Polypterus retropinnis · Neocaridina davidi

Not Recommended
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

West African Bichir & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Polypterus retropinnis · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Not Recommended
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

West African Bichir & Chili Rasbora

Polypterus retropinnis · Boraras brigittae

Not Recommended
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful

West African Bichir & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Polypterus retropinnis · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Not Recommended
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

West African Bichir & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Polypterus retropinnis · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

West African Bichir & Chipokae Mbuna

Polypterus retropinnis · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

West African Bichir & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Polypterus retropinnis · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

West African Bichir & Chocolate Cichlid

Polypterus retropinnis · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

West African Bichir & Chocolate Gourami

Polypterus retropinnis · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

West African Bichir & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Polypterus retropinnis · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

West African Bichir & Christmas Fulu

Polypterus retropinnis · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

West African Bichir & Chuco Cichlid

Polypterus retropinnis · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

West African Bichir & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Polypterus retropinnis · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

West African Bichir & Clown Killifish

Polypterus retropinnis · Epiplatys annulatus

Not Recommended
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful

West African Bichir & Clown Knifefish

Polypterus retropinnis · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

West African Bichir & Clown Loach

Polypterus retropinnis · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

West African Bichir & Clown Pleco (L104)

Polypterus retropinnis · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

West African Bichir & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Polypterus retropinnis · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution
West African Bichir: Semi-AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive