Twig Catfish tank mates
Farlowella acus
5 rated pairings from the Twig Catfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Twig Catfish needs at least 30 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 algae-grazing habits and peaceful temperament; compatible water parameters
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that occupy mid-water column; minimal competition for resources
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish with similar water requirements; non-aggressive
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Excellent algae control partner; peaceful and compatible with pristine water needs
Bolivian Ram
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful dwarf cichlid that occupies different zones; compatible temperature and pH range
Also recommended alongside Twig Catfish
Species whose own guides list Twig Catfish as a tank mate.
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.