Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Balloon Molly
Melanochromis auratus · Poecilia latipinna hybrid
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBalloon Molly: 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) & Bamboo Shrimp
Melanochromis auratus · Atyopsis moluccensis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Banana Loach
Melanochromis auratus · Acantopsis choirorhynchos
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBanana Loach: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Banded Apistogramma
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma bitaeniata
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBanded Apistogramma: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)
Melanochromis auratus · Toxotes jaculatrix
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Banded Chromide
Melanochromis auratus · Etroplus suratensis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBanded Chromide: Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Banded Cichlid
Melanochromis auratus · Heros notatus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBanded Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Banded Gourami
Melanochromis auratus · Trichogaster fasciata
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBanded Gourami: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Banded Leporinus
Melanochromis auratus · Leporinus fasciatus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBanded Leporinus: Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Banded Rainbowfish
Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia trifasciata
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBanded Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Bandit Cory
Melanochromis auratus · Corydoras metae
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBandit Cory: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Banjo Catfish
Melanochromis auratus · Bunocephalus coracoideus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBanjo Catfish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter)
Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma barlowi
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBarlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Barred Rainbowfish
Melanochromis auratus · Chilatherina fasciata
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBarred Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Batanta Rainbowfish
Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia batanta
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBatanta Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Bearded Cory
Melanochromis auratus · Scleromystax barbatus
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBearded Cory: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Beckford's Pencilfish
Melanochromis auratus · Nannostomus beckfordi
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Bee Shrimp
Melanochromis auratus · Caridina logemanni
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBee Shrimp: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)
Melanochromis auratus · Caridina cantonensis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Bengal Loach
Melanochromis auratus · Botia dario
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBengal Loach: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Bentos Tetra
Melanochromis auratus · Hyphessobrycon bentosi
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBentos Tetra: Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Melanochromis auratus · Betta splendens
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Betta Imbellis
Melanochromis auratus · Betta imbellis
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBetta Imbellis: Mostly Peaceful
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Betta Macrostoma
Melanochromis auratus · Betta macrostoma
Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBetta Macrostoma: Semi-Aggressive