Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Melanochromis auratus

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TemperamentHighly Aggressive (9/10)

Adult Size11 cm

Temperature23–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingGroup of 4+

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Compatible on paper, but will Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) 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 Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

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Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Anomalochromis thomasi

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & African Butterfly Fish

Melanochromis auratus · Pantodon buchholzi

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & African Clawed Frog

Melanochromis auratus · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & African Dwarf Frog

Melanochromis auratus · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & African Jewel Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & African Lungfish

Melanochromis auratus · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & African Pipefish

Melanochromis auratus · Enneacampus ansorgii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma agassizii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Amano Shrimp

Melanochromis auratus · Caridina multidentata

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Melanochromis auratus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Amazon Puffer

Melanochromis auratus · Colomesus asellus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apple Snail

Melanochromis auratus · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Arfak Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Arrowhead Puffer

Melanochromis auratus · Pao suvattii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Arulius Barb

Melanochromis auratus · Dawkinsia arulius

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Asher Cory

Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras tukano

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Asian Arowana

Melanochromis auratus · Scleropages formosus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Melanochromis auratus · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Assassin Snail

Melanochromis auratus · Anentome helena

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Australian Pearl Arowana

Melanochromis auratus · Scleropages jardinii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Australian Smelt

Melanochromis auratus · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Melanochromis auratus · Badis badis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Bahia Red

Melanochromis auratus · Geophagus sp. Bahia Red