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) & Tiger Shovelnose Catfish

Melanochromis auratus · Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Tiger Shrimp

Melanochromis auratus · Caridina mariae

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Tinfoil Barb

Melanochromis auratus · Barbonymus schwanenfeldii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Tire Track Eel

Melanochromis auratus · Mastacembelus armatus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Trapdoor Snail

Melanochromis auratus · Cipangopaludina chinensis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveTrapdoor Snail: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Trewavas' Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Labeotropheus trewavasae

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveTrewavas' Cichlid: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Trimac Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Amphilophus trimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveTrimac Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Tropheus Moorii

Melanochromis auratus · Tropheus moorii

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveTropheus Moorii: Highly Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Tropical Gar

Melanochromis auratus · Atractosteus tropicus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveTropical Gar: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis)

Melanochromis auratus · Champsochromis caeruleus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveTrout Cichlid (Champsochromis): Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & True Julii Corydoras

Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras julii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Turquoise Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia lacustris

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveTurquoise Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Twig Catfish

Melanochromis auratus · Farlowella vittata

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Twig Catfish (Farlowella)

Melanochromis auratus · Farlowella acus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Two-spot Apistogramma

Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma rupununi

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Uaru

Melanochromis auratus · Uaru amphiacanthoides

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Upside Down Catfish

Melanochromis auratus · Synodontis nigriventris

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Uruguayan Eartheater

Melanochromis auratus · Gymnogeophagus australis

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Vampire Shrimp

Melanochromis auratus · Atya gabonensis

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveVampire Shrimp: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap)

Melanochromis auratus · Nimbochromis venustus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveVenustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Vestitus Otocinclus

Melanochromis auratus · Otocinclus vestitus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Vieja fenestrata

Melanochromis auratus · Vieja fenestrata

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveVieja fenestrata: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Violet Goby (Dragon Goby)

Melanochromis auratus · Gobioides broussonnetii

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Waigeo Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia catherinae

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWaigeo Rainbowfish: Peaceful