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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 & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Checker Barb

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Checkerboard Cichlid

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Dicrossus filamentosus

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

African Jewel Cichlid & Chequered Rainbowfish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Cherry Barb

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Cherry Shrimp

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Chili Rasbora

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

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

African Jewel Cichlid & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Chipokae Mbuna

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Chocolate Cichlid

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Hypselecara temporalis

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

African Jewel Cichlid & Chocolate Gourami

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Christmas Fulu

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Chuco Cichlid

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

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

African Jewel Cichlid & Clown Killifish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Clown Knifefish

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Clown Loach

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

African Jewel Cichlid & Clown Pleco (L104)

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Panaqolus maccus

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

African Jewel Cichlid & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive

African Jewel Cichlid & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Hemichromis bimaculatus · Apistogramma cacatuoides

Possible with Caution
African Jewel Cichlid: AggressiveCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive