Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma baenschi (Inca 50)
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma baenschi
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma baenschi (Inca 50): Semi-Aggressive
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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) & Apistogramma borellii (Umbrella Cichlid)
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma borellii
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma borellii (Umbrella Cichlid): Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma elizabethae
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma elizabethae
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma elizabethae: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma macmasteri
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma macmasteri
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma macmasteri: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma panduro
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma panduro
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma panduro: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma uaupesi
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma uaupesi
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma uaupesi: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apistogramma viejita
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma viejita
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApistogramma viejita: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apple Snail
Melanochromis auratus · Pomacea maculata
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Arapaima
Melanochromis auratus · Arapaima gigas
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveArapaima: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Arfak Rainbowfish
Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia arfakensis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Arrowhead Puffer
Melanochromis auratus · Pao suvattii
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Arulius Barb
Melanochromis auratus · Dawkinsia arulius
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Asher Cory
Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras tukano
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAsher Cory: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Asian Arowana
Melanochromis auratus · Scleropages formosus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAsian Arowana: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Asian Upside Down Catfish
Melanochromis auratus · Mystus leucophasis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Assassin Snail
Melanochromis auratus · Anentome helena
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Aurora Yellow Mbuna
Melanochromis auratus · Metriaclima sp. "Aurora Yellow"
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAurora Yellow Mbuna: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Australian Pearl Arowana
Melanochromis auratus · Scleropages jardinii
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Australian Smelt
Melanochromis auratus · Retropinna semoni
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAustralian Smelt: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Axelrod's Rainbowfish
Melanochromis auratus · Chilatherina axelrodi
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Azureus Cichlid
Melanochromis auratus · Copadichromis azureus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAzureus Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Badis (Chameleon Fish)
Melanochromis auratus · Badis badis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Bahia Red
Melanochromis auratus · Geophagus sp. Bahia Red
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBahia Red: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Bala Shark
Melanochromis auratus · Balantiocheilos melanopterus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful