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Malawi Gar Tank Mates & Compatibility

Malawi Gar

Lichnochromis acuticeps

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)
Adult Size25 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
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Malawi Gar & Iridescent Shark

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveIridescent Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Jack Dempsey

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Jaguar Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Parachromis managuensis

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Oryzias latipes

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Japen Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Melanotaenia japenensis

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Corydoras trilineatus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Jurupari Eartheater

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Satanoperca jurupari

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Melanotaenia kamaka

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Kenyi Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Maylandia lombardoi

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Keyhole Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Cleithracara maronii

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Kissing Gourami

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Kiunga Blue Eye

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Kiunga ballochi

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Knight Goby

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Koi

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveKoi: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Kribensis

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Kuhli Loach

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Pangio kuhlii

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Lacerda Cory C015

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Scleromystax lacerdai

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Pelangia mbutaensis

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Glossolepis wanamensis

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Largemouth Bass

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Heterandria formosa

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful