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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
Showing 25 - 48 of 735 Tank Mates

Malawi Gar & Alligator Pleco

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Altifrons Eartheater

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Geophagus altifrons

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

Malawi Gar & Altolamprologus Calvus

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Altolamprologus calvus

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Altolamprologus compressiceps

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Altum Angel

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Pterophyllum altum

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveAltum Angel: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Amano Shrimp

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Caridina multidentata

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Amazon Leaf Fish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Amazon Puffer

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Colomesus asellus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & American Grass Shrimp

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Angelicus Botia

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Botia kubotai

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Angelicus Pleco L073

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Angfa Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Melanotaenia angfa

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

Malawi Gar & Antennae Stingray

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Apistogramma breitbinden

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Apistogramma Mamoré

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Apistogramma erythrura

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Apistogramma erythrura

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Apistogramma barlowi

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Apistogramma Parrot

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Apistogramma atahualpa

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Apistogramma atahualpa

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful