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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Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Gold Laser Cory

Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras sp. 'CW010'

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Gold Nugget Pleco (L018)

Melanochromis auratus · Baryancistrus xanthellus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Gold Spot Pleco (L001 / L022)

Melanochromis auratus · Pterygoplichthys joselimaianus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Gold Tetra

Melanochromis auratus · Hemigrammus rodwayi

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Golden Bristlenose Pleco

Melanochromis auratus · Ancistrus sp. L144

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Golden Dwarf Barb

Melanochromis auratus · Pethia gelius

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Golden Dwarf Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Nannacara anomala

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Golden Julie

Melanochromis auratus · Julidochromis ornatus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveGolden Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Golden Oto

Melanochromis auratus · Macrotocinclus affinis

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Golden Wonder Killifish

Melanochromis auratus · Aplocheilus lineatus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Goldfish (Comet / Common)

Melanochromis auratus · Carassius auratus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveGoldfish (Comet / Common): Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Goldie River Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia goldiei

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveGoldie River Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Grant's Peacock Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Aulonocara stuartgranti

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveGrant's Peacock Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Green Fire Tetra

Melanochromis auratus · Aphyocharax rathbuni

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Green Neon Tetra

Melanochromis auratus · Paracheirodon simulans

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Green Phantom Pleco (L200)

Melanochromis auratus · Hemiancistrus subviridis

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Green Spotted Puffer (Brackish)

Melanochromis auratus · Dichotomyctere nigroviridis

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Green Sunfish

Melanochromis auratus · Lepomis cyanellus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveGreen Sunfish: Highly Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Green Terror

Melanochromis auratus · Andinoacara rivulatus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveGreen Terror: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Grime Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Glossolepis dorityi

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveGrime Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Guinean Bichir

Melanochromis auratus · Polypterus ansorgii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Gulper Catfish

Melanochromis auratus · Asterophysus batrachus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Guppy

Melanochromis auratus · Poecilia reticulata

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveGuppy: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Gymnogeophagus meridionalis

Melanochromis auratus · Gymnogeophagus meridionalis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveGymnogeophagus meridionalis: Semi-Aggressive