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Black Diamond Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Black Diamond Cichlid

Paratilapia polleni

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TemperamentAggressive (8/10)
Adult Size28 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo only
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Black Diamond Cichlid & Pungas Catfish

Paratilapia polleni · Pangasius pangasius

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressivePungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Paratilapia polleni · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressivePurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Paratilapia polleni · Potamalpheops sp.

Not Recommended
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressivePurple Zebra Shrimp: Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Pygmy Corydoras

Paratilapia polleni · Corydoras pygmaeus

Not Recommended
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressivePygmy Corydoras: Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Paratilapia polleni · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Not Recommended
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressivePygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Paratilapia polleni · Nothobranchius rachovii

Not Recommended
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRachov's Killifish (Annual): Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Rainbow Cichlid

Paratilapia polleni · Herotilapia multispinosa

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Rainbow Shark

Paratilapia polleni · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Rainbow Snakehead

Paratilapia polleni · Channa bleheri

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRainbow Snakehead: Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Ramshorn Snail

Paratilapia polleni · Planorbidae fam.

Not Recommended
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRamshorn Snail: Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Ramu Rainbowfish

Paratilapia polleni · Glossolepis ramuensis

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Raspy River Stingray

Paratilapia polleni · Potamotrygon scobina

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRaspy River Stingray: Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Red Bellied Pacu

Paratilapia polleni · Piaractus brachypomus

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Red Breasted Acara

Paratilapia polleni · Laetacara dorsigera

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Red Devil Cichlid

Paratilapia polleni · Amphilophus labiatus

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRed Devil Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Paratilapia polleni · Microrasbora rubescens

Not Recommended
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRed Dwarf Rasbora: Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Red Empress

Paratilapia polleni · Protomelas taeniolatus

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRed Empress: Semi-Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Red Eye Tetra

Paratilapia polleni · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Red Fin Borleyi

Paratilapia polleni · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Red Fin Caudopunk

Paratilapia polleni · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRed Fin Caudopunk: Semi-Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Paratilapia polleni · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Not Recommended
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRed Goldflake Shrimp: Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Paratilapia polleni · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Red Hump Eartheater

Paratilapia polleni · Geophagus steindachneri

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Paratilapia polleni · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveRed Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-Aggressive