Dwarf Petricola Catfish

Dwarf Petricola Catfish

Synodontis lucipinnis
✓ Compatible
Pearl Danio

Pearl Danio

Danio albolineatus

Can Dwarf Petricola Catfish Live With Pearl Danio?

Dwarf Petricola Catfish and Pearl Danio are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 75–77°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 7.5–8.0.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (3" and 2.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Dwarf Petricola Catfish: bottom, Pearl Danio: top), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Dwarf Petricola Catfish is a schooling fish and needs at least 3 of its kind.
  • Pearl Danio is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 28 gallons

ParameterDwarf Petricola CatfishPearl Danio
Temperature75–82°F64–77°F
pH7.5–96–8
Max Size3"2.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomTop
Min Tank20 gal15 gal

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