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Flyspeck Hardyhead Tank Mates & Compatibility

Flyspeck Hardyhead

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum

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TemperamentPeaceful (1/10)
Adult Size7 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level
StockingSchool of 6+
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Compatible on paper, but will Flyspeck Hardyhead 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 Flyspeck Hardyhead to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Flyspeck Hardyhead & African Butterfly Cichlid

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Anomalochromis thomasi

Ideal Tank Mates
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Flyspeck Hardyhead & African Butterfly Fish

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Flyspeck Hardyhead & African Clawed Frog

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Flyspeck Hardyhead & African Dwarf Frog

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Flyspeck Hardyhead & African Jewel Cichlid

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Flyspeck Hardyhead & African Lungfish

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Flyspeck Hardyhead & African Pipefish

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Amano Shrimp

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Amazon Leaf Fish

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Amazon Puffer

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Colomesus asellus

Ideal Tank Mates
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Apple Snail

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Arfak Rainbowfish

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Arrowhead Puffer

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Pao suvattii

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Arulius Barb

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Asher Cory

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Corydoras tukano

Ideal Tank Mates
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Asian Arowana

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Scleropages formosus

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Assassin Snail

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Anentome helena

Ideal Tank Mates
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Melanochromis auratus

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Australian Pearl Arowana

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Australian Smelt

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Chilatherina axelrodi

Ideal Tank Mates
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Flyspeck Hardyhead & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum · Badis badis

Possible with Caution
Flyspeck Hardyhead: PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive