Bumblebee Catfish tank mates
Microglanis iheringi
4 rated pairings from the Bumblebee Catfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Bumblebee Catfish needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size and peaceful temperament; both are bottom dwellers that occupy different ecological niches
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful mid-water swimmers that won't compete with bottom-dwelling catfish
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish that occupy upper water column and share similar water parameter preferences
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.