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) & Jack Dempsey

Melanochromis auratus · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Jaguar Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Parachromis managuensis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Melanochromis auratus · Oryzias latipes

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Japen Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia japenensis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras trilineatus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Jurupari Eartheater

Melanochromis auratus · Satanoperca jurupari

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia kamaka

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Kenyi Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Maylandia lombardoi

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Keyhole Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Cleithracara maronii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Kissing Gourami

Melanochromis auratus · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Kiunga Blue Eye

Melanochromis auratus · Kiunga ballochi

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Knight Goby

Melanochromis auratus · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Koi

Melanochromis auratus · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveKoi: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Kribensis

Melanochromis auratus · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Kuhli Loach

Melanochromis auratus · Pangio kuhlii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Lacerda Cory C015

Melanochromis auratus · Scleromystax lacerdai

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Pelangia mbutaensis

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Glossolepis wanamensis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Largemouth Bass

Melanochromis auratus · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Melanochromis auratus · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Melanochromis auratus · Heterandria formosa

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Leggett's Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Glossolepis leggetti

Possible with Caution

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