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Yellow Perch Tank Mates & Compatibility

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)
Adult Size25 cm
Temperature10–24°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingGroup of 3+
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Compatible on paper, but will Yellow Perch 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 Yellow Perch to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Yellow Perch & Kabia rainbowfish

Perca flavescens · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Yellow Perch & Abei Puffer

Perca flavescens · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Yellow Perch & Achara Catfish

Perca flavescens · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Perch & Adolfo Cory

Perca flavescens · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Yellow Perch & Adonis Pleco

Perca flavescens · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Yellow Perch & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Perca flavescens · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Perch & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Perca flavescens · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Perch & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Perca flavescens · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Not Recommended
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Perch & Afra Cichlid

Perca flavescens · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Yellow Perch & African Arowana

Perca flavescens · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Perch & African Butterfly Cichlid

Perca flavescens · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Perch & African Butterfly Fish

Perca flavescens · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Perch & African Clawed Frog

Perca flavescens · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Yellow Perch & African Dwarf Frog

Perca flavescens · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Not Recommended
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Yellow Perch & African Jewel Cichlid

Perca flavescens · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Yellow Perch & African Knifefish

Perca flavescens · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Perch & African Lungfish

Perca flavescens · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Yellow Perch & African Pike

Perca flavescens · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Yellow Perch & African Pipefish

Perca flavescens · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Yellow Perch & Agassiz Cory

Perca flavescens · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Yellow Perch & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Perca flavescens · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Perch & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Perca flavescens · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Yellow Perch & Allen's Rainbowfish

Perca flavescens · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Yellow Perch & Alligator Gar

Perca flavescens · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Yellow Perch: Semi-AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive