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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 & Balloon Molly

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Poecilia latipinna hybrid

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBalloon Molly: Mostly Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Bamboo Shrimp

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Atyopsis moluccensis

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Banana Loach

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Acantopsis choirorhynchos

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBanana Loach: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Banded Apistogramma

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Apistogramma bitaeniata

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBanded Apistogramma: Semi-Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Toxotes jaculatrix

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

African Jewel Cichlid & Banded Chromide

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Etroplus suratensis

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBanded Chromide: Semi-Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Banded Cichlid

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Heros notatus

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBanded Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Banded Gourami

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Trichogaster fasciata

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBanded Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Banded Leporinus

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Leporinus fasciatus

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBanded Leporinus: Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Banded Rainbowfish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Melanotaenia trifasciata

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBanded Rainbowfish: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Bandit Cory

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Corydoras metae

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBandit Cory: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Banjo Catfish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Bunocephalus coracoideus

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBanjo Catfish: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Apistogramma barlowi

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBarlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Barred Rainbowfish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Chilatherina fasciata

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBarred Rainbowfish: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Batanta Rainbowfish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Melanotaenia batanta

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBatanta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Bearded Cory

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Scleromystax barbatus

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBearded Cory: Peaceful

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

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Caridina logemanni

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBee Shrimp: 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 & Bengal Loach

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Botia dario

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBengal Loach: Mostly Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Bentos Tetra

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Hyphessobrycon bentosi

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBentos Tetra: 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 & Betta Imbellis

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Betta imbellis

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBetta Imbellis: Mostly Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Betta Macrostoma

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Betta macrostoma

Not Recommended
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveBetta Macrostoma: Semi-Aggressive