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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 & Sentani Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Chilatherina sentaniensis

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

Malawi Gar & Sepik Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Glossolepis multisquamata

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSepik Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Serpae Tetra

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Hyphessobrycon eques

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSerpae Tetra: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Severum

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Heros severus

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

Malawi Gar & Shell Dweller (Multi)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Neolamprologus multifasciatus

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveShell Dweller (Multi): Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Shortbarbel Pangasius

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Pangasius micronemus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveShortbarbel Pangasius: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Shortnose Gar

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Lepisosteus platostomus

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveShortnose Gar: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Shovelnose Sturgeon

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Scaphirhynchus platorynchus

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

Malawi Gar & Siamese Algae Eater

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Crossocheilus oblongus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSiamese Algae Eater: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Siamese Tiger Fish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Datnioides pulcher

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSiamese Tiger Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Silver Arowana

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSilver Arowana: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Silver Datnoid (Silver Tigerfish)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Datnioides polota

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSilver Datnoid (Silver Tigerfish): Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Silver Dollar

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Metynnis argenteus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSilver Dollar: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Silver Flying Fox

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Crossocheilus reticulatus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSilver Flying Fox: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Silver Hatchetfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Gasteropelecus sternicla

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSilver Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Silver Prochilodus

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Semaprochilodus taeniurus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSilver Prochilodus: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Silver Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Chilatherina crassispinosa

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

Malawi Gar & Silver Tiger Perch (American Tigerfish)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Datnioides polota

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSilver Tiger Perch (American Tigerfish): Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Silvertip Tetra

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Hasemania nana

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

Malawi Gar & Sixbar Distichodus

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Distichodus sexfasciatus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSixbar Distichodus: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Skunk Botia

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Yasuhikotakia morleti

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSkunk Botia: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Skunk Cory

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Corydoras arcuatus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSkunk Cory: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Slender Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Melanotaenia gracilis

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

Malawi Gar & Smallmouth Bass

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Micropterus dolomieu

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