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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+
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Compatible on paper, but will Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) 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 Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi)
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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 Clawed Frog

Neolamprologus brichardi · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & African Dwarf Frog

Neolamprologus brichardi · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

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) & African Pipefish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Enneacampus ansorgii

Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

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) & Arfak Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Arrowhead Puffer

Neolamprologus brichardi · Pao suvattii

Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Arulius Barb

Neolamprologus brichardi · Dawkinsia arulius

Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Asher Cory

Neolamprologus brichardi · Corydoras tukano

Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAsher Cory: Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Asian Arowana

Neolamprologus brichardi · Scleropages formosus

Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Assassin Snail

Neolamprologus brichardi · Anentome 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) & Australian Pearl Arowana

Neolamprologus brichardi · Scleropages jardinii

Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Australian Smelt

Neolamprologus brichardi · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Neolamprologus brichardi · Badis badis

Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive