Can bichirs live with glass catfish?

Verdict
No

No. Bichirs and glass catfish should not share a tank. An adult bichir eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 3 inches glass catfish do.

BichirBichir72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Glass catfishGlass catfish75–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°Bichir 72–82°Glass catfish 75–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bichir 6.5–7.5Glass catfish 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bichir · 12 inGlass catfish · 3 in0"2"4"6"8"10"12"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

BichirGlass catfish
Temperature72–82 °F75–80 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size12.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietCarnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can bichirs live with glass catfish?

No. Bichirs and glass catfish should not share a tank. An adult bichir eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 3 inches glass catfish do.

What temperature suits both bichirs and glass catfish?

75–80 °F. Bichirs need 72–82 °F, glass catfish need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do bichirs and glass catfish need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the bichir. Add space for each extra fish.