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Malawi Hawk Tank Mates & Compatibility

Malawi Hawk

Aristochromis christyi

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TemperamentAggressive (7/10)
Adult Size30 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Surface
StockingSolo or group
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Compatible on paper, but will Malawi Hawk fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Malawi Hawk to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Malawi Hawk & African Butterfly Cichlid

Aristochromis christyi · Anomalochromis thomasi

Not Recommended
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Hawk & African Butterfly Fish

Aristochromis christyi · Pantodon buchholzi

Not Recommended
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Hawk & African Clawed Frog

Aristochromis christyi · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Malawi Hawk & African Dwarf Frog

Aristochromis christyi · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Not Recommended
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Malawi Hawk & African Jewel Cichlid

Aristochromis christyi · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Not Recommended
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Malawi Hawk & African Lungfish

Aristochromis christyi · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Malawi Hawk & African Pipefish

Aristochromis christyi · Enneacampus ansorgii

Not Recommended
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Malawi Hawk & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Aristochromis christyi · Apistogramma agassizii

Not Recommended
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Malawi Hawk & Amano Shrimp

Aristochromis christyi · Caridina multidentata

Not Recommended
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Malawi Hawk & Amazon Leaf Fish

Aristochromis christyi · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Not Recommended
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Malawi Hawk & Amazon Puffer

Aristochromis christyi · Colomesus asellus

Not Recommended
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Hawk & Apple Snail

Aristochromis christyi · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Malawi Hawk & Arfak Rainbowfish

Aristochromis christyi · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Malawi Hawk & Arrowhead Puffer

Aristochromis christyi · Pao suvattii

Not Recommended
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Malawi Hawk & Arulius Barb

Aristochromis christyi · Dawkinsia arulius

Not Recommended
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Malawi Hawk & Asher Cory

Aristochromis christyi · Corydoras tukano

Not Recommended
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAsher Cory: Peaceful

Malawi Hawk & Asian Arowana

Aristochromis christyi · Scleropages formosus

Not Recommended
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Malawi Hawk & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Aristochromis christyi · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Malawi Hawk & Assassin Snail

Aristochromis christyi · Anentome helena

Not Recommended
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Malawi Hawk & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Aristochromis christyi · Melanochromis auratus

Possible with Caution
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Malawi Hawk & Australian Pearl Arowana

Aristochromis christyi · Scleropages jardinii

Not Recommended
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Malawi Hawk & Australian Smelt

Aristochromis christyi · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Malawi Hawk & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Aristochromis christyi · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Malawi Hawk & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Aristochromis christyi · Badis badis

Possible with Caution
Malawi Hawk: AggressiveBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive