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) & Pungas Catfish

Melanochromis auratus · Pangasius pangasius

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Melanochromis auratus · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Melanochromis auratus · Potamalpheops sp.

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Pygmy Corydoras

Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras pygmaeus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressivePygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Melanochromis auratus · Nothobranchius rachovii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Rainbow Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Herotilapia multispinosa

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Rainbow Shark

Melanochromis auratus · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Rainbow Snakehead

Melanochromis auratus · Channa bleheri

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Ramshorn Snail

Melanochromis auratus · Planorbidae fam.

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveRamshorn Snail: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Ramu Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Glossolepis ramuensis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Raspy River Stingray

Melanochromis auratus · Potamotrygon scobina

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Red Bellied Pacu

Melanochromis auratus · Piaractus brachypomus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Red Breasted Acara

Melanochromis auratus · Laetacara dorsigera

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Red Devil Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Amphilophus labiatus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveRed Devil Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Melanochromis auratus · Microrasbora rubescens

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveRed Dwarf Rasbora: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Red Empress

Melanochromis auratus · Protomelas taeniolatus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveRed Empress: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Red Eye Tetra

Melanochromis auratus · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Red Fin Borleyi

Melanochromis auratus · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Red Fin Caudopunk

Melanochromis auratus · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveRed Fin Caudopunk: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Melanochromis auratus · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveRed Goldflake Shrimp: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Melanochromis auratus · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Red Hump Eartheater

Melanochromis auratus · Geophagus steindachneri

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Melanochromis auratus · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveRed Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-Aggressive