Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna)

Chindongo demasoni

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TemperamentHighly Aggressive (9/10)

Adult Size8 cm

Temperature24–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom, Mid-level

StockingSchool of 12+

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Compatible on paper, but will Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna)

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Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Chindongo demasoni · Anomalochromis thomasi

🔴Not Recommended

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & African Butterfly Fish

Chindongo demasoni · Pantodon buchholzi

🔴Not Recommended

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & African Jewel Cichlid

Chindongo demasoni · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🔴Not Recommended

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & African Lungfish

Chindongo demasoni · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Chindongo demasoni · Apistogramma agassizii

🔴Not Recommended

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Amano Shrimp

Chindongo demasoni · Caridina multidentata

🔴Not Recommended

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Chindongo demasoni · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🔴Not Recommended

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Amazon Puffer

Chindongo demasoni · Colomesus asellus

🔴Not Recommended

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Apple Snail

Chindongo demasoni · Pomacea maculata

🟡Possible with Caution

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Assassin Snail

Chindongo demasoni · Clea helena

🟡Possible with Caution

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Chindongo demasoni · Melanochromis auratus

🟡Possible with Caution

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Bala Shark

Chindongo demasoni · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟡Possible with Caution

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Bamboo Shrimp

Chindongo demasoni · Atyopsis moluccensis

🔴Not Recommended

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Chindongo demasoni · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Beckford's Pencilfish

Chindongo demasoni · Nannostomus beckfordi

🔴Not Recommended

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Chindongo demasoni · Caridina cantonensis

🔴Not Recommended

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Chindongo demasoni · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Black Ghost Knifefish

Chindongo demasoni · Apteronotus albifrons

🟡Possible with Caution

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Black Neon Tetra

Chindongo demasoni · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🔴Not Recommended

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Black Pacu

Chindongo demasoni · Colossoma macropomum

🔴Not Recommended

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Black Skirt Tetra

Chindongo demasoni · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Chindongo demasoni · Physella acuta

🟡Possible with Caution

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Chindongo demasoni · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🔴Not Recommended

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna) & Blind Cave Tetra

Chindongo demasoni · Astyanax mexicanus

🟡Possible with Caution

Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly AggressiveBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful