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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) & Kabia rainbowfish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Abei Puffer

Neolamprologus brichardi · Pao abei

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

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Achara Catfish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Leiarius marmoratus

Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Adolfo Cory

Neolamprologus brichardi · Corydoras adolfoi

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

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Adonis Pleco

Neolamprologus brichardi · Acanthicus adonis

Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Neolamprologus brichardi · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Neolamprologus brichardi · Aequidens diadema

Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Neolamprologus brichardi · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Afra Cichlid

Neolamprologus brichardi · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & African Arowana

Neolamprologus brichardi · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

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 Knifefish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & African Lungfish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Protopterus annectens

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

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & African Pike

Neolamprologus brichardi · Hepsetus odoe

Not Recommended
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & African Pipefish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Enneacampus ansorgii

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

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Agassiz Cory

Neolamprologus brichardi · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAgassiz Cory: 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) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

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

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Allen's Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus brichardi · Chilatherina alleni

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

Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi) & Alligator Gar

Neolamprologus brichardi · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Fairy Cichlid (Brichardi): AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive