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) & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Melanochromis auratus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Checker Barb

Melanochromis auratus · Oliotius oligolepis

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Checkerboard Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Dicrossus filamentosus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Chequered Rainbowfish

Melanochromis auratus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Cherry Barb

Melanochromis auratus · Puntius titteya

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Cherry Shrimp

Melanochromis auratus · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Melanochromis auratus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Chili Rasbora

Melanochromis auratus · Boraras brigittae

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Melanochromis auratus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Melanochromis auratus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Chipokae Mbuna

Melanochromis auratus · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution

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

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Chocolate Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Hypselecara temporalis

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Chocolate Gourami

Melanochromis auratus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Melanochromis auratus · Loricaria cataphracta

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Christmas Fulu

Melanochromis auratus · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Chuco Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Melanochromis auratus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Clown Killifish

Melanochromis auratus · Epiplatys annulatus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Clown Knifefish

Melanochromis auratus · Chitala ornata

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Clown Loach

Melanochromis auratus · Chromobotia macracanthus

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Clown Pleco (L104)

Melanochromis auratus · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Melanochromis auratus · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive

Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna) & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus · Apistogramma cacatuoides