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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) & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Maingano Mbuna

Melanochromis auratus · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Maison Reef Peacock

Melanochromis auratus · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Malawi Eyebiter

Melanochromis auratus · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Malawi Gar

Melanochromis auratus · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Malawi Hawk

Melanochromis auratus · Aristochromis christyi

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Malaya Shrimp

Melanochromis auratus · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Melanochromis auratus · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Not Recommended
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Marble Goby

Melanochromis auratus · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMarble Goby: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Marbled Bichir

Melanochromis auratus · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Marbled Hatchetfish

Melanochromis auratus · Carnegiella strigata

Not Recommended
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Marbled Whiptail

Melanochromis auratus · Loricaria simillima

Not Recommended
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Marlier's Julie

Melanochromis auratus · Julidochromis marlieri

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Melanochromis auratus · Julidochromis transcriptus

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Mayan Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Mbu Puffer

Melanochromis auratus · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Melon Barb

Melanochromis auratus · Haludaria fasciata

Not Recommended
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Melanochromis auratus · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Midas Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Midnight Catfish

Melanochromis auratus · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Not Recommended
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Melanochromis auratus · Placidochromis milomo

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Misool Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful