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 & Channel Catfish

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Checker Barb

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Checkerboard Cichlid

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Dicrossus filamentosus

Macaw Cichlid & Chequered Rainbowfish

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Cherry Barb

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Cherry Shrimp

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Chili Rasbora

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Chipokae Mbuna

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Chocolate Cichlid

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Chocolate Gourami

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Macaw Cichlid & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Christmas Fulu

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Chuco Cichlid

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Clown Killifish

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Epiplatys annulatus

Macaw Cichlid & Clown Knifefish

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Macaw Cichlid & Clown Loach

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Clown Pleco (L104)

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Macaw Cichlid & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution

Macaw Cichlid: AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive