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 & Channel Catfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution

Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Malawi Gar & Checker Barb

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Oliotius oligolepis

Malawi Gar & Checkerboard Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Dicrossus filamentosus

Malawi Gar & Chequered Rainbowfish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution

Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Cherry Barb

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Puntius titteya

Malawi Gar & Cherry Shrimp

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Neocaridina davidi

Malawi Gar & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Malawi Gar & Chili Rasbora

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Boraras brigittae

Malawi Gar & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution

Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Chipokae Mbuna

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution

Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution

Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Chocolate Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Hypselecara temporalis

Malawi Gar & Chocolate Gourami

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Malawi Gar & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Loricaria cataphracta

Malawi Gar & Christmas Fulu

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Chuco Cichlid

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Malawi Gar & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Clown Killifish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Epiplatys annulatus

Malawi Gar & Clown Knifefish

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Chitala ornata

Malawi Gar & Clown Loach

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Chromobotia macracanthus

Malawi Gar & Clown Pleco (L104)

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Gar & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Lichnochromis acuticeps · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution

Malawi Gar: Semi-AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive