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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 & Pungas Catfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Pangasius pangasius

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Potamalpheops sp.

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePurple Zebra Shrimp: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Pygmy Corydoras

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Corydoras pygmaeus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePygmy Corydoras: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressivePygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Nothobranchius rachovii

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRachov's Killifish (Annual): Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Rainbow Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Herotilapia multispinosa

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Rainbow Shark

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Rainbow Snakehead

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Channa bleheri

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRainbow Snakehead: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Ramshorn Snail

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Planorbidae fam.

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRamshorn Snail: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Ramu Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Glossolepis ramuensis

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Raspy River Stingray

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Potamotrygon scobina

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRaspy River Stingray: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Red Bellied Pacu

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Piaractus brachypomus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Red Breasted Acara

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Laetacara dorsigera

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Red Devil Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Amphilophus labiatus

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRed Devil Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Microrasbora rubescens

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRed Dwarf Rasbora: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Red Empress

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Protomelas taeniolatus

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRed Empress: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Red Eye Tetra

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Red Fin Borleyi

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Red Fin Caudopunk

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRed Fin Caudopunk: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRed Goldflake Shrimp: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Red Hump Eartheater

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Geophagus steindachneri

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveRed Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-Aggressive