Asian Bumblebee Catfish tank mates
Pseudomystus siamensis
6 rated pairings from the Asian Bumblebee Catfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Asian Bumblebee Catfish needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
5 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Tiger Barb
Puntigrus tetrazona
20 gal min · 3" adult · Semi-aggressive
Similar water parameters and robust enough not to be bullied; avoid fin-nipping issues by keeping barbs in groups
Rosy Barb
Pethia conchonius
25 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Active mid-water swimmer that occupies a different zone and shares compatible water conditions
Clown Loach
Chromobotia macracanthus
75 gal min · 12" adult · Peaceful
Shares similar water parameters and bottom-dwelling habits; both are nocturnal and generally coexist well
Denison Barb
Sahyadria denisonii
55 gal min · 6" adult · Peaceful
Large, robust fish that won't be intimidated and occupies mid to upper water column
Yoyo Loach
Botia almorhae
20 gal min · 2.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Compatible water parameters and occupies similar zones; both are active scavengers but generally tolerate each other
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.