Bronze Featherback tank mates
Notopterus notopterus
5 rated pairings from the Bronze Featherback care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Bronze Featherback needs at least 75 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
4 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Glass Catfish
Kryptopterus vitreolus
30 gal min · 4" adult · Peaceful
Similar peaceful temperament and nocturnal behavior; avoid very small individuals
Rope Fish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus
55 gal min · 15" adult · Peaceful
Compatible nocturnal species with similar habitat requirements
Peacock Eel
Macrognathus siamensis
35 gal min · 12" adult · Peaceful
Nocturnal bottom-dweller that shares similar water parameter preferences
Upside-Down Catfish
Synodontis nigriventris
20 gal min · 4" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful nocturnal species that occupies different tank zones
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.