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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) & Channel Catfish

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Ictalurus punctatus

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

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Checker Barb

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Oliotius oligolepis

Not Recommended
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Checkerboard Cichlid

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Chequered Rainbowfish

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

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

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Cherry Barb

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Puntius titteya

Not Recommended
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Cherry Shrimp

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Neocaridina davidi

Not Recommended
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Not Recommended
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Chili Rasbora

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Boraras brigittae

Not Recommended
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Puntius semifasciolatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Chipokae Mbuna

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Chocolate Cichlid

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Chocolate Gourami

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Christmas Fulu

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Xystichromis phytophagus

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

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Chuco Cichlid

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Ideal Tank Mates
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Clown Killifish

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Epiplatys annulatus

Not Recommended
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Clown Knifefish

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Clown Loach

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Chromobotia macracanthus

Ideal Tank Mates
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Clown Pleco (L104)

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish) & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive