African Jewel Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

African Jewel Cichlid

Hemichromis bimaculatus

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TemperamentAggressive (8/10)

Adult Size14 cm

Temperature22–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will African Jewel 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 African Jewel Cichlid to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

African Jewel Cichlid

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African Jewel Cichlid & African Butterfly Cichlid

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Anomalochromis thomasi

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & African Butterfly Fish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Pantodon buchholzi

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & African Lungfish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Apistogramma agassizii

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Amano Shrimp

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Caridina multidentata

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Amazon Leaf Fish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Amazon Puffer

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Colomesus asellus

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Apple Snail

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Pomacea maculata

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Assassin Snail

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Clea helena

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Melanochromis auratus

🔴Not Recommended

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Bala Shark

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Bamboo Shrimp

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Atyopsis moluccensis

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Beckford's Pencilfish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Nannostomus beckfordi

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Caridina cantonensis

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Black Ghost Knifefish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Apteronotus albifrons

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Black Neon Tetra

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Black Pacu

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Colossoma macropomum

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Black Skirt Tetra

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Physella acuta

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Blind Cave Tetra

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Astyanax mexicanus

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Blood Parrot Cichlid

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Hybrid cichlid (Blood Parrot)

🟡Possible with Caution

African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBlood Parrot Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive