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Afra Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Afra Cichlid

Cynotilapia afra

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TemperamentAggressive (8/10)
Adult Size10 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingGroup of 4+
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Compatible on paper, but will Afra Cichlid fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Afra Cichlid to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Afra Cichlid & Abei Puffer

Cynotilapia afra · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Achara Catfish

Cynotilapia afra · Leiarius marmoratus

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Adolfo Cory

Cynotilapia afra · Corydoras adolfoi

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Adonis Pleco

Cynotilapia afra · Acanthicus adonis

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Cynotilapia afra · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Cynotilapia afra · Aequidens diadema

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Cynotilapia afra · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & African Arowana

Cynotilapia afra · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & African Butterfly Cichlid

Cynotilapia afra · Anomalochromis thomasi

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & African Butterfly Fish

Cynotilapia afra · Pantodon buchholzi

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & African Clawed Frog

Cynotilapia afra · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & African Dwarf Frog

Cynotilapia afra · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & African Jewel Cichlid

Cynotilapia afra · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & African Knifefish

Cynotilapia afra · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & African Lungfish

Cynotilapia afra · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & African Pike

Cynotilapia afra · Hepsetus odoe

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & African Pipefish

Cynotilapia afra · Enneacampus ansorgii

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Agassiz Cory

Cynotilapia afra · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Cynotilapia afra · Apistogramma agassizii

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Cynotilapia afra · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Allen's Rainbowfish

Cynotilapia afra · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Alligator Gar

Cynotilapia afra · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Alligator Pleco

Cynotilapia afra · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Altolamprologus Calvus

Cynotilapia afra · Altolamprologus calvus

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive