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Macaw Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Macaw Cichlid

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

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TemperamentAggressive (7/10)
Adult Size25 cm
Temperature23–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
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Macaw Cichlid & Mokele-mbembe Bichir

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Polypterus mokelembembe

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveMokele-mbembe Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Molly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian)

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Poecilia sphenops

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveMolly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian): Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Mono Sebae (Brackish)

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Monodactylus sebae

Not Recommended
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveMono Sebae (Brackish): Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Monster Wolf Fish (Aimara)

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Hoplias aimara

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveMonster Wolf Fish (Aimara): Highly Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Moonlight Gourami

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Trichogaster microlepis

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveMoonlight Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Mosquitofish (Gambusia)

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Gambusia affinis

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveMosquitofish (Gambusia): Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Motoro Stingray

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Potamotrygon motoro

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveMotoro Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Mottled Loach

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Paracanthocobitis botia

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveMottled Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Mountain Rainbowfish

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Melanotaenia monticola

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveMountain Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Mozambique Tilapia (Redfin)

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Oreochromis mossambicus

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveMozambique Tilapia (Redfin): Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Msobo Mbuna

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Metriaclima sp. "Msobo"

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveMsobo Mbuna: Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Mubi Rainbowfish

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Melanotaenia mubiensis

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveMubi Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Murray River Rainbowfish

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Melanotaenia fluviatilis

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveMurray River Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Mystery Snail

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Pomacea bridgesii

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveMystery Snail: Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Nana Rasbora

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Microdevario nana

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveNana Rasbora: Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Needlenose Gar

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Xenentodon cancila

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveNeedlenose Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Neolamprologus Fasciatus

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Neolamprologus fasciatus

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveNeolamprologus Fasciatus: Semi-Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Neolamprologus Pulcher

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Neolamprologus pulcher

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveNeolamprologus Pulcher: Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Neolamprologus Similis

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Neolamprologus similis

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveNeolamprologus Similis: Semi-Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Neolamprologus Tretocephalus

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Neolamprologus tretocephalus

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveNeolamprologus Tretocephalus: Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Neon Blue Cichlid

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Paracyprichromis nigripinnis

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveNeon Blue Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Neon Blue Goby

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Stiphodon atropurpureus

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveNeon Blue Goby: Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Neon Green Rasbora (Kubotai)

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Microdevario kubotai

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveNeon Green Rasbora (Kubotai): Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Neon Tetra

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Paracheirodon innesi

Possible with Caution
Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveNeon Tetra: Peaceful