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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 & Pacific Sturgeon

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Acipenser transmontanus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePacific Sturgeon: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Palmas Bichir

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Polypterus palmas palmas

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePalmas Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Panda Corydoras

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Corydoras panda

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePanda Corydoras: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Panda Dwarf Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Apistogramma nijsseni

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePanda Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Panda Garra

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Garra flavatra

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePanda Garra: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Panda Tetra

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Aphyocharax paraguayensis

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePanda Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Pangasius nasutus (Long-Nosed Pangasius)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Pangasius nasutus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePangasius nasutus (Long-Nosed Pangasius): Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Panther Crab

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Parathelphusa pantherina

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePanther Crab: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Paradise Fish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Macropodus opercularis

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveParadise Fish: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Parallel Cory

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Corydoras parallelus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveParallel Cory: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Parkinson's Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Melanotaenia parkinsoni

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveParkinson's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Parnahyba Whiptail Catfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Loricaria parnahybae

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveParnahyba Whiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Parrot Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Hoplarchus psittacus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveParrot Cichlid: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Pastel Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Cribroheros alfari

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePastel Cichlid: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Payara

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Hydrolycus scomberoides

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePayara: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Peacock Bass Monoculus

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Cichla monoculus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePeacock Bass Monoculus: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Peacock Bass Ocellaris

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Cichla ocellaris

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePeacock Bass Ocellaris: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Peacock Bass Orinocensis

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Cichla orinocensis

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePeacock Bass Orinocensis: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Peacock Bass Temensis

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Cichla temensis

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePeacock Bass Temensis: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Aulonocara sp.

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePeacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Peacock Eel

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Macrognathus siamensis

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePeacock Eel: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Peacock Gudgeon

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Tateurndina ocellicauda

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePeacock Gudgeon: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Pearl Danio

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Danio albolineatus

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePearl Danio: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Pearl Eartheater

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Geophagus brasiliensis

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePearl Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive