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 & Alligator Pleco

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Altifrons Eartheater

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Geophagus altifrons

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Altolamprologus Calvus

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Altolamprologus calvus

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Altolamprologus compressiceps

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Altum Angel

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Pterophyllum altum

Macaw Cichlid & Amano Shrimp

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Caridina multidentata

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Amazon Leaf Fish

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Macaw Cichlid & Amazon Puffer

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & American Grass Shrimp

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Angelicus Botia

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Botia kubotai

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Angelicus Pleco L073

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Angfa Rainbowfish

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Melanotaenia angfa

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Antennae Stingray

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Macaw Cichlid & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Apistogramma breitbinden

Macaw Cichlid & Apistogramma Mamoré

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Apistogramma erythrura

Macaw Cichlid & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Apistogramma barlowi

Macaw Cichlid & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Macaw Cichlid & Apistogramma Parrot

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Macaw Cichlid & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Apistogramma atahualpa

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Apistogramma atahualpa