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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 & Snakehead Fighter

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Betta channoides

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSnakehead Fighter: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Snowball Shrimp

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis var. white

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSnowball Shrimp: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Socolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Chindongo socolofi

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSocolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi): Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Sorong Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Melanotaenia fredericki

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

Malawi Gar & Sparkling Gourami

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Trichopsis pumila

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSparkling Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Spot Pangasius

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Pangasius larnaudii

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

Malawi Gar & Spotfin Goby Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Tanganicodus irsacae

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSpotfin Goby Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Spotted Gar

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Lepisosteus oculatus

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

Malawi Gar & Spotted Headstander

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Chilodus punctatus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSpotted Headstander: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Spotted Hillstream Loach

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Gastromyzon punctulatus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSpotted Hillstream Loach: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Spotted Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Glossolepis maculosus

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

Malawi Gar & Spotted Raphael Catfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Agamyxis pectinifrons

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSpotted Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Spotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Chaetostoma milesi

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSpotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a): Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Ancistrus dolichopterus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveStarlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Apistogramma steindachneri

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSteindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Sterba's Corydoras

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Corydoras sterbai

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSterba's Corydoras: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Striped Raphael Catfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Platydoras armatulus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveStriped Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Stripefin Eartheater

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Gymnogeophagus rhabdotus

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveStripefin Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Sturgeon Catfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Platystomatichthys sturio

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSturgeon Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Sulphur Crest Lithobates

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Otopharynx lithobates

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSulphur Crest Lithobates: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Sumo Loach

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Schistura balteata

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSumo Loach: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Sunset Hap

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Dimidiochromis strigatus

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSunset Hap: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Sunset Platy (Variatus Platy)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Xiphophorus variatus

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSunset Platy (Variatus Platy): Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Swordtail

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Xiphophorus hellerii

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveSwordtail: Mostly Peaceful