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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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Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Apistogramma barlowi · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Checker Barb

Apistogramma barlowi · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

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

Apistogramma barlowi · Dicrossus filamentosus

Ideal Tank Mates
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

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

Apistogramma barlowi · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Not Recommended
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Cherry Barb

Apistogramma barlowi · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Cherry Shrimp

Apistogramma barlowi · Neocaridina davidi

Not Recommended
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Apistogramma barlowi · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Chili Rasbora

Apistogramma barlowi · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Apistogramma barlowi · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Not Recommended
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Apistogramma barlowi · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Chipokae Mbuna

Apistogramma barlowi · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Apistogramma barlowi · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

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

Apistogramma barlowi · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Chocolate Gourami

Apistogramma barlowi · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Ideal Tank Mates
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Apistogramma barlowi · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Christmas Fulu

Apistogramma barlowi · Xystichromis phytophagus

Not Recommended
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

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

Apistogramma barlowi · Chuco godmanni

Not Recommended
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Apistogramma barlowi · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Clown Killifish

Apistogramma barlowi · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

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

Apistogramma barlowi · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Clown Loach

Apistogramma barlowi · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Clown Pleco (L104)

Apistogramma barlowi · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Apistogramma barlowi · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive

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

Apistogramma barlowi · Apistogramma cacatuoides

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive