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Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus)

Fossorochromis rostratus

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)
Adult Size30 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom, Mid-level
StockingSolo or group
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Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Fossorochromis rostratus · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Maingano Mbuna

Fossorochromis rostratus · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Maison Reef Peacock

Fossorochromis rostratus · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Malawi Eyebiter

Fossorochromis rostratus · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Malawi Gar

Fossorochromis rostratus · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Malawi Hawk

Fossorochromis rostratus · Aristochromis christyi

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Malaya Shrimp

Fossorochromis rostratus · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Not Recommended
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Fossorochromis rostratus · Melanoides tuberculata

Not Recommended
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Fossorochromis rostratus · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Not Recommended
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Marble Goby

Fossorochromis rostratus · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMarble Goby: Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Marbled Bichir

Fossorochromis rostratus · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Marbled Hatchetfish

Fossorochromis rostratus · Carnegiella strigata

Not Recommended
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Marbled Whiptail

Fossorochromis rostratus · Loricaria simillima

Not Recommended
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Marlier's Julie

Fossorochromis rostratus · Julidochromis marlieri

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Fossorochromis rostratus · Julidochromis transcriptus

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Mayan Cichlid

Fossorochromis rostratus · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Fossorochromis rostratus · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Mbu Puffer

Fossorochromis rostratus · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Melon Barb

Fossorochromis rostratus · Haludaria fasciata

Not Recommended
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Fossorochromis rostratus · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Midas Cichlid

Fossorochromis rostratus · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Midnight Catfish

Fossorochromis rostratus · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Not Recommended
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Fossorochromis rostratus · Placidochromis milomo

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Misool Rainbowfish

Fossorochromis rostratus · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful