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Keyhole Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Keyhole Cichlid

Cleithracara maronii

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)
Adult Size10 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
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Compatible on paper, but will Keyhole 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 Keyhole Cichlid to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Keyhole Cichlid & African Butterfly Cichlid

Cleithracara maronii · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Keyhole Cichlid & African Butterfly Fish

Cleithracara maronii · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Keyhole Cichlid & African Clawed Frog

Cleithracara maronii · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Keyhole Cichlid & African Dwarf Frog

Cleithracara maronii · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Ideal Tank Mates
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Keyhole Cichlid & African Jewel Cichlid

Cleithracara maronii · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Keyhole Cichlid & African Lungfish

Cleithracara maronii · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Keyhole Cichlid & African Pipefish

Cleithracara maronii · Enneacampus ansorgii

Ideal Tank Mates
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Keyhole Cichlid & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Cleithracara maronii · Apistogramma agassizii

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

Keyhole Cichlid & Amano Shrimp

Cleithracara maronii · Caridina multidentata

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Keyhole Cichlid & Amazon Leaf Fish

Cleithracara maronii · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Ideal Tank Mates
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Keyhole Cichlid & Amazon Puffer

Cleithracara maronii · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Keyhole Cichlid & Apple Snail

Cleithracara maronii · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Keyhole Cichlid & Arfak Rainbowfish

Cleithracara maronii · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Keyhole Cichlid & Arrowhead Puffer

Cleithracara maronii · Pao suvattii

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Keyhole Cichlid & Arulius Barb

Cleithracara maronii · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Keyhole Cichlid & Asher Cory

Cleithracara maronii · Corydoras tukano

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful

Keyhole Cichlid & Asian Arowana

Cleithracara maronii · Scleropages formosus

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Keyhole Cichlid & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Cleithracara maronii · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Keyhole Cichlid & Assassin Snail

Cleithracara maronii · Anentome helena

Ideal Tank Mates
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Keyhole Cichlid & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Cleithracara maronii · Melanochromis auratus

Not Recommended
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Keyhole Cichlid & Australian Pearl Arowana

Cleithracara maronii · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Keyhole Cichlid & Australian Smelt

Cleithracara maronii · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Keyhole Cichlid & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Cleithracara maronii · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Keyhole Cichlid & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Cleithracara maronii · Badis badis

Possible with Caution
Keyhole Cichlid: PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive