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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 & Yellow Lab (Mbuna)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Labidochromis caeruleus

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveYellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Yellow Peacock Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Aulonocara baenschi

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveYellow Peacock Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Yellow Perch

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Perca flavescens

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveYellow Perch: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Yellow Sand Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Xenotilapia bathyphilus

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveYellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Yellow Shrimp

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Neocaridina davidi var. yellow

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveYellow Shrimp: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Yoyo Loach

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Botia almorhae

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveYoyo Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Zebra Apple Snail

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Asolene spixi

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveZebra Apple Snail: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Zebra Danio

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Danio rerio

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveZebra Danio: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Zebra Loach

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Botia striata

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveZebra Loach: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Zebra Obliquidens

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Astatotilapia latifasciata

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveZebra Obliquidens: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Zebra Oto

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Otocinclus cocama

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveZebra Oto: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Zebra Pleco (L046)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Hypancistrus zebra

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveZebra Pleco (L046): Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Brachyplatystoma tigrinum

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveZebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Zebra Spiny Eel

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Mastacembelus zebrinus

Possible with Caution
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveZebra Spiny Eel: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Zebra Tilapia

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Heterotilapia buttikoferi

Not Recommended
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveZebra Tilapia: Highly Aggressive