Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Pacific Sturgeon
Melanochromis auratus · Acipenser transmontanus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePacific Sturgeon: 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) & Palmas Bichir
Melanochromis auratus · Polypterus palmas palmas
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePalmas Bichir: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Panda Corydoras
Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras panda
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePanda Corydoras: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Panda Dwarf Cichlid
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma nijsseni
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePanda Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Panda Garra
Melanochromis auratus · Garra flavatra
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePanda Garra: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Panda Tetra
Melanochromis auratus · Aphyocharax paraguayensis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePanda Tetra: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Pangasius nasutus (Long-Nosed Pangasius)
Melanochromis auratus · Pangasius nasutus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePangasius nasutus (Long-Nosed Pangasius): Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Panther Crab
Melanochromis auratus · Parathelphusa pantherina
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePanther Crab: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Paradise Fish
Melanochromis auratus · Macropodus opercularis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveParadise Fish: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Parallel Cory
Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras parallelus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveParallel Cory: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Parkinson's Rainbowfish
Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia parkinsoni
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveParkinson's Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Parnahyba Whiptail Catfish
Melanochromis auratus · Loricaria parnahybae
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveParnahyba Whiptail Catfish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Parrot Cichlid
Melanochromis auratus · Hoplarchus psittacus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveParrot Cichlid: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Pastel Cichlid
Melanochromis auratus · Cribroheros alfari
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePastel Cichlid: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Payara
Melanochromis auratus · Hydrolycus scomberoides
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePayara: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Peacock Bass Monoculus
Melanochromis auratus · Cichla monoculus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePeacock Bass Monoculus: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Peacock Bass Ocellaris
Melanochromis auratus · Cichla ocellaris
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePeacock Bass Ocellaris: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Peacock Bass Orinocensis
Melanochromis auratus · Cichla orinocensis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePeacock Bass Orinocensis: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Peacock Bass Temensis
Melanochromis auratus · Cichla temensis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePeacock Bass Temensis: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara)
Melanochromis auratus · Aulonocara sp.
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePeacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Peacock Eel
Melanochromis auratus · Macrognathus siamensis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePeacock Eel: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Peacock Gudgeon
Melanochromis auratus · Tateurndina ocellicauda
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePeacock Gudgeon: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Pearl Danio
Melanochromis auratus · Danio albolineatus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePearl Danio: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Pearl Eartheater
Melanochromis auratus · Geophagus brasiliensis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePearl Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive