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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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African Jewel Cichlid & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Maingano Mbuna

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Not Recommended
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Maison Reef Peacock

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Not Recommended
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Malawi Eyebiter

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Not Recommended
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Malawi Gar

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Not Recommended
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Malawi Hawk

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Aristochromis christyi

Not Recommended
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Malaya Shrimp

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Melanoides tuberculata

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

African Jewel Cichlid & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Marble Goby

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMarble Goby: Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Marbled Bichir

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Marbled Hatchetfish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Marbled Whiptail

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Marlier's Julie

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Julidochromis transcriptus

Not Recommended
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Mayan Cichlid

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Mbu Puffer

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMbu Puffer: Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Melon Barb

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

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

African Jewel Cichlid & Midas Cichlid

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Midnight Catfish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Placidochromis milomo

Not Recommended
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Misool Rainbowfish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful