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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) & Walking Catfish (Clarias)

Melanochromis auratus · Clarias batrachus

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWalking Catfish (Clarias): Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Wami Tilapia (Redeye)

Melanochromis auratus · Oreochromis hornorum

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWami Tilapia (Redeye): Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Warmouth

Melanochromis auratus · Lepomis gulosus

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWarmouth: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Weeksi Bichir

Melanochromis auratus · Polypterus weeksii

Not Recommended
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWeeksi Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Wels Catfish (European Catfish)

Melanochromis auratus · Silurus glanis

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWels Catfish (European Catfish): Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & West African Bichir

Melanochromis auratus · Polypterus retropinnis

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWest African Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Western Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia australis

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWestern Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Whiptail Catfish

Melanochromis auratus · Rineloricaria sp.

Not Recommended
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWhiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Whisker Shrimp

Melanochromis auratus · Macrobrachium sp.

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWhisker Shrimp: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & White Cheeked Goby

Melanochromis auratus · Rhinogobius duospilus

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWhite Cheeked Goby: Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & White Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Vieja argentea

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWhite Cichlid: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Melanochromis auratus · Tanichthys albonubes

Not Recommended
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & White Saum (Green Terror)

Melanochromis auratus · Andinoacara stalsbergi

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWhite Saum (Green Terror): Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & White Top Hara (Gallireya Reef)

Melanochromis auratus · Cynotilapia sp. 'hara'

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWhite Top Hara (Gallireya Reef): Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Whiteseam Fighter

Melanochromis auratus · Betta albimarginata

Not Recommended
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWhiteseam Fighter: Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Wolf Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Parachromis dovii

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWolf Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Wolf Fish

Melanochromis auratus · Hoplias malabaricus

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWolf Fish: Highly Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Wrestling Halfbeak

Melanochromis auratus · Dermogenys pusilla

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveWrestling Halfbeak: Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)

Melanochromis auratus · Pristella maxillaris

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveX-Ray Tetra (Pristella): Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Melanochromis auratus · Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveXenotilapia ochrogenys: Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Xenotilapia papilio

Melanochromis auratus · Xenotilapia papilio

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveXenotilapia papilio: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Yellow Acara

Melanochromis auratus · Aequidens metae

Not Recommended
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveYellow Acara: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Yellow Bullhead Catfish

Melanochromis auratus · Ameiurus natalis

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveYellow Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Yellow Convict

Melanochromis auratus · Cryptoheros nanoluteus

Possible with Caution
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveYellow Convict: Semi-Aggressive