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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) & Colombian Shark Catfish (Brackish)

Apistogramma barlowi · Ariopsis seemanni

Not Recommended
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulColombian Shark Catfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Colombian Tetra

Apistogramma barlowi · Hyphessobrycon columbianus

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

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

Apistogramma barlowi · Hypostomus plecostomus

Not Recommended
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulCommon Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin)

Apistogramma barlowi · Pterygoplichthys pardalis

Not Recommended
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulCommon Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Common Synodontis (False Upside Down Catfish)

Apistogramma barlowi · Synodontis nigrita

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulCommon Synodontis (False Upside Down Catfish): Mostly Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Common Whiptail Catfish

Apistogramma barlowi · Rineloricaria eigenmanni

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulCommon Whiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Congo Bichir

Apistogramma barlowi · Polypterus endlicheri congicus

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulCongo Bichir: Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Congo Puffer (Potato Puffer)

Apistogramma barlowi · Tetraodon miurus

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulCongo Puffer (Potato Puffer): Highly Aggressive

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Congo Tetra

Apistogramma barlowi · Phenacogrammus interruptus

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

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Contradens Pleco (Snowball Variant)

Apistogramma barlowi · Hypancistrus contradens

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulContradens Pleco (Snowball Variant): Mostly Peaceful

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

Apistogramma barlowi · Amatitlania nigrofasciata

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

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Copper Harlequin Rasbora

Apistogramma barlowi · Trigonostigma hengeli

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

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

Apistogramma barlowi · Melanotaenia corona

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

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

Apistogramma barlowi · Melanotaenia duboulayi

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

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Crying Whiptail

Apistogramma barlowi · Loricaria sp. "Rio Atabapo"

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

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

Apistogramma barlowi · Nandopsis tetracanthus

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

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

Apistogramma barlowi · Atractosteus tristoechus

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

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

Apistogramma barlowi · Synodontis multipunctatus

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

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

Apistogramma barlowi · Biotodoma cupido

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

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

Apistogramma barlowi · Amatitlania cutteri

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

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Cyprichromis Leptosoma

Apistogramma barlowi · Cyprichromis leptosoma

Not Recommended
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulCyprichromis Leptosoma: Mostly Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Dainty Cory (Salt and Pepper Cory)

Apistogramma barlowi · Corydoras habrosus

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulDainty Cory (Salt and Pepper Cory): Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Debauwi Catfish (Three-Striped Glass Catfish)

Apistogramma barlowi · Pareutropius buffei

Possible with Caution
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulDebauwi Catfish (Three-Striped Glass Catfish): Peaceful

Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter) & Deep Water Hap (Placidochromis electra)

Apistogramma barlowi · Placidochromis electra

Not Recommended
Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly PeacefulDeep Water Hap (Placidochromis electra): Semi-Aggressive