Sturisoma Whiptail tank mates
Sturisoma panamense
6 rated pairings from the Sturisoma Whiptail care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Sturisoma Whiptail needs at least 55 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish that occupies the mid-water zone, leaving the bottom undisturbed for the whiptail.
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Calm, schooling tetra that coexists peacefully without competing for the same space or food.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Fellow peaceful algae grazer; both species share similar water requirements and temperament.
Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Very peaceful surface and mid-water dweller that will not bother the bottom-dwelling whiptail.
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Apistogramma Borellii
Apistogramma borellii
20 gal min · 3" adult · Semi-aggressive
Small, generally peaceful dwarf cichlid; monitor for territorial behavior near the bottom.
Corydoras Duplicareus
Corydoras duplicareus
15 gal min · 2.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom dweller with similar water parameter needs; minimal competition as feeding strategies differ.
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.