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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 & Yellow Lab (Mbuna)

Paratilapia polleni · Labidochromis caeruleus

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveYellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Yellow Peacock Cichlid

Paratilapia polleni · Aulonocara baenschi

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveYellow Peacock Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Yellow Perch

Paratilapia polleni · Perca flavescens

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveYellow Perch: Semi-Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Yellow Sand Cichlid

Paratilapia polleni · Xenotilapia bathyphilus

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveYellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Yellow Shrimp

Paratilapia polleni · Neocaridina davidi var. yellow

Not Recommended
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveYellow Shrimp: Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Yoyo Loach

Paratilapia polleni · Botia almorhae

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveYoyo Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Zebra Apple Snail

Paratilapia polleni · Asolene spixi

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveZebra Apple Snail: Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Zebra Danio

Paratilapia polleni · Danio rerio

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveZebra Danio: Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Zebra Loach

Paratilapia polleni · Botia striata

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveZebra Loach: Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Zebra Obliquidens

Paratilapia polleni · Astatotilapia latifasciata

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveZebra Obliquidens: Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Zebra Oto

Paratilapia polleni · Otocinclus cocama

Not Recommended
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveZebra Oto: Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Zebra Pleco (L046)

Paratilapia polleni · Hypancistrus zebra

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveZebra Pleco (L046): Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish)

Paratilapia polleni · Brachyplatystoma tigrinum

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveZebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Zebra Spiny Eel

Paratilapia polleni · Mastacembelus zebrinus

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveZebra Spiny Eel: Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Zebra Tilapia

Paratilapia polleni · Heterotilapia buttikoferi

Possible with Caution
Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveZebra Tilapia: Highly Aggressive