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Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi)

Neolamprologus brichardi

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TemperamentAggressive (8/10)
Adult Size10 cm
Temperature23–27°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingGroup of 2+
Showing 1 - 24 of 183 Tank Mates

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Neolamprologus brichardi · Anomalochromis thomasi

🔴Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & African Butterfly Fish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Pantodon buchholzi

🔴Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & African Jewel Cichlid

Neolamprologus brichardi · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🔴Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & African Lungfish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Neolamprologus brichardi · Apistogramma agassizii

🔴Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Amano Shrimp

Neolamprologus brichardi · Caridina multidentata

🔴Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🔴Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Amazon Puffer

Neolamprologus brichardi · Colomesus asellus

🔴Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Apple Snail

Neolamprologus brichardi · Pomacea maculata

🟡Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Assassin Snail

Neolamprologus brichardi · Clea helena

🟡Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Neolamprologus brichardi · Melanochromis auratus

🟡Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Bala Shark

Neolamprologus brichardi · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟡Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Bamboo Shrimp

Neolamprologus brichardi · Atyopsis moluccensis

🔴Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Neolamprologus brichardi · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Beckford's Pencilfish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Nannostomus beckfordi

🔴Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Neolamprologus brichardi · Caridina cantonensis

🔴Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Neolamprologus brichardi · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Black Ghost Knifefish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Apteronotus albifrons

🟡Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Black Neon Tetra

Neolamprologus brichardi · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🔴Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Black Pacu

Neolamprologus brichardi · Colossoma macropomum

🔴Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Black Skirt Tetra

Neolamprologus brichardi · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟡Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Neolamprologus brichardi · Physella acuta

🟡Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Neolamprologus brichardi · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🔴Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Blind Cave Tetra

Neolamprologus brichardi · Astyanax mexicanus

🟡Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful