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) & Pearl Gourami

Melanochromis auratus · Trichopodus leerii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Pearly Ocellatus

Melanochromis auratus · Neolamprologus stappersi

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePearly Ocellatus: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Penguin Tetra

Melanochromis auratus · Thayeria boehlkei

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Peppered Corydoras

Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras paleatus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Peppermint Pleco

Melanochromis auratus · Parancistrus nudiventris

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Peter's Elephantnose Fish

Melanochromis auratus · Gnathonemus petersii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Petricola Catfish

Melanochromis auratus · Synodontis petricola

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePetricola Catfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Phuket Loach

Melanochromis auratus · Schistura robertsi

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Pictus Catfish

Melanochromis auratus · Pimelodus pictus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Pike Cichlid (Xingu)

Melanochromis auratus · Crenicichla sp. Xingu

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Pink Tailed Chalceus

Melanochromis auratus · Chalceus macrolepidotus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Piraiba

Melanochromis auratus · Brachyplatystoma filamentosum

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Plain Silver Dollar

Melanochromis auratus · Metynnis hypsauchen

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Platinum Acara

Melanochromis auratus · Andinoacara latifrons

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Platinum Hatchet

Melanochromis auratus · Thoracocharax stellatus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Platy

Melanochromis auratus · Xiphophorus maculatus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePlaty: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Polypterus Bichir Lapradei

Melanochromis auratus · Polypterus bichir lapradei

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePolypterus Bichir Lapradei: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Popondetta Blue-eye

Melanochromis auratus · Pseudomugil connieae

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePopondetta Blue-eye: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Port Acara

Melanochromis auratus · Cichlasoma portalegrense

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Price's Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Chilatherina pricei

Possible with Caution

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

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Prionotos Cory (Scleromystax)

Melanochromis auratus · Scleromystax prionotos

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePrionotos Cory (Scleromystax): Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Pseudotropheus Acei

Melanochromis auratus · Pseudotropheus acei

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePseudotropheus Acei: Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Pseudotropheus sp. Kingsizei

Melanochromis auratus · Metriaclima pulpican

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePseudotropheus sp. Kingsizei: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Pumpkinseed

Melanochromis auratus · Lepomis gibbosus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePumpkinseed: Aggressive