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) & Kabia rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Abei Puffer

Melanochromis auratus · Pao abei

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Achara Catfish

Melanochromis auratus · Leiarius marmoratus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Adolfo Cory

Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras adolfoi

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Adonis Pleco

Melanochromis auratus · Acanthicus adonis

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Melanochromis auratus · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Melanochromis auratus · Aequidens diadema

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Melanochromis auratus · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Afra Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & African Arowana

Melanochromis auratus · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

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 Knifefish

Melanochromis auratus · Xenomystus nigri

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & African Lungfish

Melanochromis auratus · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

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

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & African Pike

Melanochromis auratus · Hepsetus odoe

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & African Pipefish

Melanochromis auratus · Enneacampus ansorgii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Agassiz Cory

Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma agassizii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Allen's Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution

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

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Alligator Gar

Melanochromis auratus · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive