Midnight Catfish tank mates
Auchenipterichthys coracoideus
3 rated pairings from the Midnight Catfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Midnight Catfish needs at least 40 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
1 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Silver Dollar
Metynnis argenteus
55 gal min · 6" adult · Peaceful
Large, peaceful schooling fish that occupy the upper-middle column and are too large to be preyed upon; similar water parameter requirements.
Banded Leporinus
Leporinus fasciatus
55 gal min · 12" adult · Semi-aggressive
Active, similarly sized Amazonian fish that shares compatible water parameters; both benefit from a well-decorated tank with hiding spots.
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.