Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Sentani Rainbowfish
Melanochromis auratus · Chilatherina sentaniensis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSentani Rainbowfish: 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) & Sepik Rainbowfish
Melanochromis auratus · Glossolepis multisquamata
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSepik Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Serpae Tetra
Melanochromis auratus · Hyphessobrycon eques
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSerpae Tetra: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Severum
Melanochromis auratus · Heros severus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSeverum: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Shell Dweller (Multi)
Melanochromis auratus · Neolamprologus multifasciatus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveShell Dweller (Multi): Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Shortbarbel Pangasius
Melanochromis auratus · Pangasius micronemus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveShortbarbel Pangasius: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Shortnose Gar
Melanochromis auratus · Lepisosteus platostomus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveShortnose Gar: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Shovelnose Sturgeon
Melanochromis auratus · Scaphirhynchus platorynchus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveShovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Siamese Algae Eater
Melanochromis auratus · Crossocheilus oblongus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSiamese Algae Eater: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Siamese Tiger Fish
Melanochromis auratus · Datnioides pulcher
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSiamese Tiger Fish: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Silver Arowana
Melanochromis auratus · Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSilver Arowana: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Silver Datnoid (Silver Tigerfish)
Melanochromis auratus · Datnioides polota
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSilver Datnoid (Silver Tigerfish): Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Silver Dollar
Melanochromis auratus · Metynnis argenteus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSilver Dollar: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Silver Flying Fox
Melanochromis auratus · Crossocheilus reticulatus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSilver Flying Fox: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Silver Hatchetfish
Melanochromis auratus · Gasteropelecus sternicla
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSilver Hatchetfish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Silver Prochilodus
Melanochromis auratus · Semaprochilodus taeniurus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSilver Prochilodus: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Silver Rainbowfish
Melanochromis auratus · Chilatherina crassispinosa
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSilver Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Silver Tiger Perch (American Tigerfish)
Melanochromis auratus · Datnioides polota
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSilver Tiger Perch (American Tigerfish): Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Silvertip Tetra
Melanochromis auratus · Hasemania nana
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSilvertip Tetra: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Sixbar Distichodus
Melanochromis auratus · Distichodus sexfasciatus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSixbar Distichodus: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Skunk Botia
Melanochromis auratus · Yasuhikotakia morleti
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSkunk Botia: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Skunk Cory
Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras arcuatus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSkunk Cory: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Slender Rainbowfish
Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia gracilis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSlender Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Smallmouth Bass
Melanochromis auratus · Micropterus dolomieu
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveSmallmouth Bass: Aggressive