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Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter)

Apistogramma barlowi

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)

Adult Size6.5 cm

Temperature22–29°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom, Mid-level

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter)

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Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Abei Puffer

Apistogramma barlowi · Pao abei

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Achara Catfish

Apistogramma barlowi · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Adolfo Cory

Apistogramma barlowi · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Adonis Pleco

Apistogramma barlowi · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Apistogramma barlowi · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Apistogramma barlowi · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Apistogramma barlowi · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Afra Cichlid

Apistogramma barlowi · Cynotilapia afra

Not Recommended

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & African Arowana

Apistogramma barlowi · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Apistogramma barlowi · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & African Butterfly Fish

Apistogramma barlowi · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & African Clawed Frog

Apistogramma barlowi · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & African Dwarf Frog

Apistogramma barlowi · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & African Jewel Cichlid

Apistogramma barlowi · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & African Knifefish

Apistogramma barlowi · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & African Lungfish

Apistogramma barlowi · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & African Pike

Apistogramma barlowi · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & African Pipefish

Apistogramma barlowi · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Agassiz Cory

Apistogramma barlowi · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma barlowi · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Apistogramma barlowi · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Not Recommended

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Allen's Rainbowfish

Apistogramma barlowi · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Alligator Gar

Apistogramma barlowi · Atractosteus spatula

Not Recommended

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAlligator Gar: Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Alligator Pleco

Apistogramma barlowi · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful