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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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Afra Cichlid & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Cynotilapia afra · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Maingano Mbuna

Cynotilapia afra · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Maison Reef Peacock

Cynotilapia afra · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Malawi Eyebiter

Cynotilapia afra · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Malawi Gar

Cynotilapia afra · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Malawi Hawk

Cynotilapia afra · Aristochromis christyi

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Malaya Shrimp

Cynotilapia afra · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Cynotilapia afra · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Cynotilapia afra · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Marble Goby

Cynotilapia afra · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMarble Goby: Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Marbled Bichir

Cynotilapia afra · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Marbled Hatchetfish

Cynotilapia afra · Carnegiella strigata

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Marbled Whiptail

Cynotilapia afra · Loricaria simillima

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Marlier's Julie

Cynotilapia afra · Julidochromis marlieri

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Cynotilapia afra · Julidochromis transcriptus

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Mayan Cichlid

Cynotilapia afra · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Cynotilapia afra · Melanotaenia maylandi

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

Afra Cichlid & Mbu Puffer

Cynotilapia afra · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Melon Barb

Cynotilapia afra · Haludaria fasciata

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Cynotilapia afra · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Midas Cichlid

Cynotilapia afra · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Midnight Catfish

Cynotilapia afra · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Cynotilapia afra · Placidochromis milomo

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Misool Rainbowfish

Cynotilapia afra · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful