Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Alligator Pleco
Melanochromis auratus · Pterygoplichthys scrophus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful
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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) & Altifrons Eartheater
Melanochromis auratus · Geophagus altifrons
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Altolamprologus Calvus
Melanochromis auratus · Altolamprologus calvus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Altolamprologus Compressiceps
Melanochromis auratus · Altolamprologus compressiceps
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Altum Angel
Melanochromis auratus · Pterophyllum altum
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAltum Angel: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Amano Shrimp
Melanochromis auratus · Caridina multidentata
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Amazon Leaf Fish
Melanochromis auratus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Amazon Puffer
Melanochromis auratus · Colomesus asellus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & American Grass Shrimp
Melanochromis auratus · Palaemonetes kadiakensis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum
Melanochromis auratus · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Angelicus Botia
Melanochromis auratus · Botia kubotai
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Angelicus Pleco L073
Melanochromis auratus · Hypancistrus sp. L073
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Angfa Rainbowfish
Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia angfa
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Antennae Stingray
Melanochromis auratus · Plesiotrygon iwamae
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Black-Chin
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma allpahuayo
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Broad-banded
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma breitbinden
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Mamoré
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma erythrura
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma erythrura
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma barlowi
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Orange-tail
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Parrot
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma atahualpa
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma atahualpa
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful