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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) & Channel Catfish

Fossorochromis rostratus · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Fossorochromis rostratus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Not Recommended
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Checker Barb

Fossorochromis rostratus · Oliotius oligolepis

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

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Checkerboard Cichlid

Fossorochromis rostratus · Dicrossus filamentosus

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

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Chequered Rainbowfish

Fossorochromis rostratus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

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

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Cherry Barb

Fossorochromis rostratus · Puntius titteya

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

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Cherry Shrimp

Fossorochromis rostratus · Neocaridina davidi

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

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Fossorochromis rostratus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Not Recommended
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Chili Rasbora

Fossorochromis rostratus · Boraras brigittae

Not Recommended
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Fossorochromis rostratus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Fossorochromis rostratus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Chipokae Mbuna

Fossorochromis rostratus · Melanochromis chipokae

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

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Fossorochromis rostratus · Labidochromis chisumulae

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

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Chocolate Cichlid

Fossorochromis rostratus · Hypselecara temporalis

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

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Chocolate Gourami

Fossorochromis rostratus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Not Recommended
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Fossorochromis rostratus · Loricaria cataphracta

Not Recommended
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Christmas Fulu

Fossorochromis rostratus · Xystichromis phytophagus

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

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Chuco Cichlid

Fossorochromis rostratus · Chuco godmanni

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

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Fossorochromis rostratus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Clown Killifish

Fossorochromis rostratus · Epiplatys annulatus

Not Recommended
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Clown Knifefish

Fossorochromis rostratus · Chitala ornata

Not Recommended
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Clown Loach

Fossorochromis rostratus · Chromobotia macracanthus

Not Recommended
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Clown Pleco (L104)

Fossorochromis rostratus · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus) & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Fossorochromis rostratus · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution
Fosso Cichlid (Fossorochromis rostratus): Semi-AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive