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) & Yellow Lab (Mbuna)

Melanochromis auratus · Labidochromis caeruleus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveYellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Yellow Peacock Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Aulonocara baenschi

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveYellow Peacock Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Yellow Perch

Melanochromis auratus · Perca flavescens

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveYellow Perch: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Yellow Sand Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Xenotilapia bathyphilus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveYellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Yellow Shrimp

Melanochromis auratus · Neocaridina davidi var. yellow

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveYellow Shrimp: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Yoyo Loach

Melanochromis auratus · Botia almorhae

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Zebra Apple Snail

Melanochromis auratus · Asolene spixi

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveZebra Apple Snail: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Zebra Danio

Melanochromis auratus · Danio rerio

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveZebra Danio: Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Zebra Loach

Melanochromis auratus · Botia striata

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Zebra Obliquidens

Melanochromis auratus · Astatotilapia latifasciata

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveZebra Obliquidens: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Zebra Oto

Melanochromis auratus · Otocinclus cocama

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Zebra Pleco (L046)

Melanochromis auratus · Hypancistrus zebra

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish)

Melanochromis auratus · Brachyplatystoma tigrinum

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Zebra Spiny Eel

Melanochromis auratus · Mastacembelus zebrinus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveZebra Spiny Eel: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Zebra Tilapia

Melanochromis auratus · Heterotilapia buttikoferi