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 & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Paratilapia polleni · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Checker Barb

Paratilapia polleni · Oliotius oligolepis

Black Diamond Cichlid & Checkerboard Cichlid

Paratilapia polleni · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Chequered Rainbowfish

Paratilapia polleni · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Cherry Barb

Paratilapia polleni · Puntius titteya

Black Diamond Cichlid & Cherry Shrimp

Paratilapia polleni · Neocaridina davidi

Black Diamond Cichlid & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Paratilapia polleni · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Black Diamond Cichlid & Chili Rasbora

Paratilapia polleni · Boraras brigittae

Black Diamond Cichlid & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Paratilapia polleni · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Paratilapia polleni · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Chipokae Mbuna

Paratilapia polleni · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Paratilapia polleni · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Chocolate Cichlid

Paratilapia polleni · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Chocolate Gourami

Paratilapia polleni · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Paratilapia polleni · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Christmas Fulu

Paratilapia polleni · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Chuco Cichlid

Paratilapia polleni · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Paratilapia polleni · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Clown Killifish

Paratilapia polleni · Epiplatys annulatus

Black Diamond Cichlid & Clown Knifefish

Paratilapia polleni · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Clown Loach

Paratilapia polleni · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Clown Pleco (L104)

Paratilapia polleni · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Black Diamond Cichlid & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Paratilapia polleni · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive

Black Diamond Cichlid & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Paratilapia polleni · Apistogramma cacatuoides

Possible with Caution

Black Diamond Cichlid: AggressiveCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive