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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 & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Cynotilapia afra · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Checker Barb

Cynotilapia afra · Oliotius oligolepis

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Checkerboard Cichlid

Cynotilapia afra · Dicrossus filamentosus

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Chequered Rainbowfish

Cynotilapia afra · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Cherry Barb

Cynotilapia afra · Puntius titteya

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Cherry Shrimp

Cynotilapia afra · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Cynotilapia afra · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Chili Rasbora

Cynotilapia afra · Boraras brigittae

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Cynotilapia afra · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Cynotilapia afra · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Chipokae Mbuna

Cynotilapia afra · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Cynotilapia afra · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Chocolate Cichlid

Cynotilapia afra · Hypselecara temporalis

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Chocolate Gourami

Cynotilapia afra · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Cynotilapia afra · Loricaria cataphracta

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Christmas Fulu

Cynotilapia afra · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Chuco Cichlid

Cynotilapia afra · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Cynotilapia afra · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Clown Killifish

Cynotilapia afra · Epiplatys annulatus

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Clown Knifefish

Cynotilapia afra · Chitala ornata

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Clown Loach

Cynotilapia afra · Chromobotia macracanthus

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Clown Pleco (L104)

Cynotilapia afra · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Afra Cichlid & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Cynotilapia afra · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive

Afra Cichlid & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Cynotilapia afra · Apistogramma cacatuoides

Not Recommended
Afra Cichlid: AggressiveCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive