Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Lemon Cichlid (Leleupi)
Melanochromis auratus · Neolamprologus leleupi
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLemon Cichlid (Leleupi): Aggressive
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Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) Tank Mates & Compatibility
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)
Melanochromis auratus
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) & Lemon Tetra
Melanochromis auratus · Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLemon Tetra: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Leopard Bushfish (Ctenopoma)
Melanochromis auratus · Ctenopoma acutirostre
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLeopard Bushfish (Ctenopoma): Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Leopard Cory
Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras leopardus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLeopard Cory: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Leopard Frog Pleco (L134)
Melanochromis auratus · Peckoltia compta
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLeopard Frog Pleco (L134): Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Leopard Pleco
Melanochromis auratus · Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLeopard Pleco: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Leopoldi Stingray (Black Diamond)
Melanochromis auratus · Potamotrygon leopoldi
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLeopoldi Stingray (Black Diamond): Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Lesser Spiny Eel
Melanochromis auratus · Macrognathus aculeatus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLesser Spiny Eel: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Licorice Gourami
Melanochromis auratus · Parosphromenus deissneri
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLicorice Gourami: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Lima Shovelnose Catfish
Melanochromis auratus · Sorubim lima
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Livingston's Cichlid
Melanochromis auratus · Nimbochromis livingstonii
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLivingston's Cichlid: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Long-Finned African Tetra
Melanochromis auratus · Brycinus longipinnis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLong-Finned African Tetra: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Longear Sunfish
Melanochromis auratus · Lepomis megalotis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLongear Sunfish: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Longnose Gar
Melanochromis auratus · Lepisosteus osseus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLongnose Gar: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Lorentz's Rainbowfish
Melanochromis auratus · Chilatherina lorentzii
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLorentz's Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Loricaria lata (L010)
Melanochromis auratus · Loricaria lata
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLoricaria lata (L010): Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Loricaria lentiginosa
Melanochromis auratus · Loricaria lentiginosa
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLoricaria lentiginosa: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Loricaria lundbergi
Melanochromis auratus · Loricaria lundbergi
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLoricaria lundbergi: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Loricaria pumila (Dwarf Whiptail Catfish)
Melanochromis auratus · Loricaria pumila
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLoricaria pumila (Dwarf Whiptail Catfish): Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Loricaria spinulifera
Melanochromis auratus · Loricaria spinulifera
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLoricaria spinulifera: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Loxozonus Corydoras (C079/C082)
Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras loxozonus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLoxozonus Corydoras (C079/C082): Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Lyretail Killifish
Melanochromis auratus · Aphyosemion australe
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveLyretail Killifish: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & MacCulloch's Rainbowfish (Dwarf Rainbowfish)
Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia maccullochi
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMacCulloch's Rainbowfish (Dwarf Rainbowfish): Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Macaw Cichlid
Melanochromis auratus · Hypsophrys nicaraguensis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMacaw Cichlid: Aggressive