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Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish)

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size60 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo or group
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Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Senegal Bichir

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Polypterus senegalus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSenegal Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Sentani Rainbowfish

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Chilatherina sentaniensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSentani Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Sepik Rainbowfish

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Glossolepis multisquamata

Ideal Tank Mates
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSepik Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Serpae Tetra

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Hyphessobrycon eques

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSerpae Tetra: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Severum

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Heros severus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSeverum: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Shell Dweller (Multi)

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Neolamprologus multifasciatus

Not Recommended
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulShell Dweller (Multi): Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Shortbarbel Pangasius

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Pangasius micronemus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulShortbarbel Pangasius: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Shortnose Gar

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Lepisosteus platostomus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulShortnose Gar: Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Shovelnose Sturgeon

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Scaphirhynchus platorynchus

Not Recommended
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulShovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Siamese Algae Eater

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Crossocheilus oblongus

Ideal Tank Mates
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSiamese Algae Eater: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Siamese Tiger Fish

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Datnioides pulcher

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSiamese Tiger Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Silver Arowana

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Arowana: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Silver Datnoid (Silver Tigerfish)

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Datnioides polota

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Datnoid (Silver Tigerfish): Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Silver Dollar

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Metynnis argenteus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Dollar: Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Silver Flying Fox

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Crossocheilus reticulatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Flying Fox: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Silver Hatchetfish

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Gasteropelecus sternicla

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Silver Prochilodus

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Semaprochilodus taeniurus

Ideal Tank Mates
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Prochilodus: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Silver Rainbowfish

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Chilatherina crassispinosa

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Silver Tiger Perch (American Tigerfish)

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Datnioides polota

Not Recommended
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Tiger Perch (American Tigerfish): Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Silvertip Tetra

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Hasemania nana

Not Recommended
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSilvertip Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Sixbar Distichodus

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Distichodus sexfasciatus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSixbar Distichodus: Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Skunk Botia

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Yasuhikotakia morleti

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSkunk Botia: Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Skunk Cory

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Corydoras arcuatus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSkunk Cory: Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Slender Rainbowfish

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Melanotaenia gracilis

Ideal Tank Mates
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulSlender Rainbowfish: Peaceful