Malawi Gar & Bala Shark
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Balantiocheilos melanopterus
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful
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Malawi Gar Tank Mates & Compatibility
Malawi Gar
Lichnochromis acuticeps
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 & Balloon Molly
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Poecilia latipinna hybrid
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBalloon Molly: Mostly Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Bamboo Shrimp
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Atyopsis moluccensis
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Banana Loach
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Acantopsis choirorhynchos
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBanana Loach: Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Banded Apistogramma
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Apistogramma bitaeniata
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBanded Apistogramma: Semi-Aggressive
Malawi Gar & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Toxotes jaculatrix
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive
Malawi Gar & Banded Chromide
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Etroplus suratensis
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBanded Chromide: Semi-Aggressive
Malawi Gar & Banded Cichlid
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Heros notatus
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBanded Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Banded Gourami
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Trichogaster fasciata
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBanded Gourami: Mostly Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Banded Leporinus
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Leporinus fasciatus
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBanded Leporinus: Aggressive
Malawi Gar & Banded Rainbowfish
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Melanotaenia trifasciata
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBanded Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Bandit Cory
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Corydoras metae
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBandit Cory: Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Banjo Catfish
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Bunocephalus coracoideus
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBanjo Catfish: Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter)
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Apistogramma barlowi
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBarlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Barred Rainbowfish
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Chilatherina fasciata
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBarred Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Batanta Rainbowfish
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Melanotaenia batanta
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBatanta Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Bearded Cory
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Scleromystax barbatus
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBearded Cory: Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Beckford's Pencilfish
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Nannostomus beckfordi
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Bee Shrimp
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Caridina logemanni
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBee Shrimp: Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Caridina cantonensis
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Bengal Loach
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Botia dario
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBengal Loach: Mostly Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Bentos Tetra
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Hyphessobrycon bentosi
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBentos Tetra: Peaceful
Malawi Gar & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Betta splendens
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive
Malawi Gar & Betta Imbellis
Lichnochromis acuticeps · Betta imbellis
Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveBetta Imbellis: Mostly Peaceful