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Kenyi Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Kenyi Cichlid

Maylandia lombardoi

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TemperamentHighly Aggressive (9/10)
Adult Size13 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingGroup of 4+
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Compatible on paper, but will Kenyi Cichlid 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 Kenyi Cichlid to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Kenyi Cichlid & Kabia rainbowfish

Maylandia lombardoi · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Kenyi Cichlid & Abei Puffer

Maylandia lombardoi · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Kenyi Cichlid & Achara Catfish

Maylandia lombardoi · Leiarius marmoratus

Not Recommended
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Kenyi Cichlid & Adolfo Cory

Maylandia lombardoi · Corydoras adolfoi

Not Recommended
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Kenyi Cichlid & Adonis Pleco

Maylandia lombardoi · Acanthicus adonis

Not Recommended
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Kenyi Cichlid & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Maylandia lombardoi · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Not Recommended
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Kenyi Cichlid & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Maylandia lombardoi · Aequidens diadema

Not Recommended
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Kenyi Cichlid & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Maylandia lombardoi · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Not Recommended
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Kenyi Cichlid & Afra Cichlid

Maylandia lombardoi · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Kenyi Cichlid & African Arowana

Maylandia lombardoi · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Kenyi Cichlid & African Butterfly Cichlid

Maylandia lombardoi · Anomalochromis thomasi

Not Recommended
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Kenyi Cichlid & African Butterfly Fish

Maylandia lombardoi · Pantodon buchholzi

Not Recommended
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Kenyi Cichlid & African Clawed Frog

Maylandia lombardoi · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Kenyi Cichlid & African Dwarf Frog

Maylandia lombardoi · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Kenyi Cichlid & African Jewel Cichlid

Maylandia lombardoi · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Not Recommended
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Kenyi Cichlid & African Knifefish

Maylandia lombardoi · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Kenyi Cichlid & African Lungfish

Maylandia lombardoi · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Kenyi Cichlid & African Pike

Maylandia lombardoi · Hepsetus odoe

Not Recommended
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Kenyi Cichlid & African Pipefish

Maylandia lombardoi · Enneacampus ansorgii

Not Recommended
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Kenyi Cichlid & Agassiz Cory

Maylandia lombardoi · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Kenyi Cichlid & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Maylandia lombardoi · Apistogramma agassizii

Not Recommended
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Kenyi Cichlid & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Maylandia lombardoi · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Kenyi Cichlid & Allen's Rainbowfish

Maylandia lombardoi · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Kenyi Cichlid & Alligator Gar

Maylandia lombardoi · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Kenyi Cichlid: Highly AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive