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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 & Balloon Molly

Cynotilapia afra · Poecilia latipinna hybrid

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBalloon Molly: Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Bamboo Shrimp

Cynotilapia afra · Atyopsis moluccensis

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Banana Loach

Cynotilapia afra · Acantopsis choirorhynchos

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBanana Loach: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Banded Apistogramma

Cynotilapia afra · Apistogramma bitaeniata

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBanded Apistogramma: Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Cynotilapia afra · Toxotes jaculatrix

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Banded Chromide

Cynotilapia afra · Etroplus suratensis

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBanded Chromide: Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Banded Cichlid

Cynotilapia afra · Heros notatus

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBanded Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Banded Gourami

Cynotilapia afra · Trichogaster fasciata

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBanded Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Banded Leporinus

Cynotilapia afra · Leporinus fasciatus

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBanded Leporinus: Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Banded Rainbowfish

Cynotilapia afra · Melanotaenia trifasciata

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBanded Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Bandit Cory

Cynotilapia afra · Corydoras metae

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBandit Cory: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Banjo Catfish

Cynotilapia afra · Bunocephalus coracoideus

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBanjo Catfish: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter)

Cynotilapia afra · Apistogramma barlowi

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBarlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Barred Rainbowfish

Cynotilapia afra · Chilatherina fasciata

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBarred Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Batanta Rainbowfish

Cynotilapia afra · Melanotaenia batanta

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBatanta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Bearded Cory

Cynotilapia afra · Scleromystax barbatus

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBearded Cory: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Beckford's Pencilfish

Cynotilapia afra · Nannostomus beckfordi

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Bee Shrimp

Cynotilapia afra · Caridina logemanni

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBee Shrimp: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Cynotilapia afra · Caridina cantonensis

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Bengal Loach

Cynotilapia afra · Botia dario

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBengal Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Bentos Tetra

Cynotilapia afra · Hyphessobrycon bentosi

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBentos Tetra: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Cynotilapia afra · Betta splendens

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Betta Imbellis

Cynotilapia afra · Betta imbellis

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBetta Imbellis: Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Betta Macrostoma

Cynotilapia afra · Betta macrostoma

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveBetta Macrostoma: Semi-Aggressive