Farlowella Catfish tank mates
Farlowella acus
5 rated pairings from the Farlowella Catfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Farlowella Catfish needs at least 25 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar algae-grazing habits and peaceful temperament; compatible water parameters
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrates that share similar water parameters and won't disturb the catfish
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that occupy mid-water zone and won't compete for bottom space
Panda Tetra
Aphyocharax paraguayensis
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful, small tetras that prefer soft acidic water similar to Farlowella requirements
Bolivian Ram
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful dwarf cichlid that prefers soft acidic water and won't harass bottom-dwelling catfish
Also recommended alongside Farlowella Catfish
Species whose own guides list Farlowella Catfish as a tank mate.
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.