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) & Half Banded Spiny Eel

Melanochromis auratus · Macrognathus circumcinctus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Haplochromis sp. 44 (Thick Skin)

Melanochromis auratus · Haplochromis sp. 44

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveHaplochromis sp. 44 (Thick Skin): Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Harlequin Rasbora

Melanochromis auratus · Trigonostigma heteromorpha

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Harlequin Shark

Melanochromis auratus · Labeo variegatus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Head and Tail Light Tetra

Melanochromis auratus · Hemigrammus ocellifer

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Helicopter Catfish

Melanochromis auratus · Wallagonia leerii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Hi Fin Peppered Cory

Melanochromis auratus · Scleromystax macropterus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Highlands Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Chilatherina campsi

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveHighlands Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Hillstream Loach

Melanochromis auratus · Beaufortia leveretti

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveHillstream Loach: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Honduran Red Point

Melanochromis auratus · Amatitlania sp. 'Honduran Red Point'

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveHonduran Red Point: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Honey Blue Eye

Melanochromis auratus · Pseudomugil mellis

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Honey Gourami

Melanochromis auratus · Trichogaster chuna

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Hongsloi Apistogramma

Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma hongsloi

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Horei Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Ctenochromis horei

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveHorei Cichlid: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Horned Nerite Snail

Melanochromis auratus · Clithon corona

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveHorned Nerite Snail: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Humpbacked Limia

Melanochromis auratus · Limia nigrofasciata

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveHumpbacked Limia: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Hystrix Stingray (Porcupine Ray)

Melanochromis auratus · Potamotrygon hystrix

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Incolicana Corydoras

Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras incolicana

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Indian Glassfish

Melanochromis auratus · Parambassis ranga

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveIndian Glassfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Indonesian Datnoid (Tiger Fish)

Melanochromis auratus · Datnioides microlepis

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Indonesian Giant Snakehead

Melanochromis auratus · Channa micropeltes

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Intermedius Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Tramitichromis intermedius

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveIntermedius Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Irian Jaya Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia irianjaya

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveIrian Jaya Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Iridescent Shark

Melanochromis auratus · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus