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Parrot Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Parrot Cichlid

Hoplarchus psittacus

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TemperamentAggressive (7/10)
Adult Size32 cm
Temperature26–30°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
Showing 169 - 192 of 735 Tank Mates

Parrot Cichlid & Channel Catfish

Hoplarchus psittacus · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Hoplarchus psittacus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Parrot Cichlid & Checker Barb

Hoplarchus psittacus · Oliotius oligolepis

Not Recommended
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Checkerboard Cichlid

Hoplarchus psittacus · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Chequered Rainbowfish

Hoplarchus psittacus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Cherry Barb

Hoplarchus psittacus · Puntius titteya

Not Recommended
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Cherry Shrimp

Hoplarchus psittacus · Neocaridina davidi

Not Recommended
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Hoplarchus psittacus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Not Recommended
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Chili Rasbora

Hoplarchus psittacus · Boraras brigittae

Not Recommended
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Hoplarchus psittacus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Parrot Cichlid & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Hoplarchus psittacus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Chipokae Mbuna

Hoplarchus psittacus · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Parrot Cichlid & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Hoplarchus psittacus · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Parrot Cichlid & Chocolate Cichlid

Hoplarchus psittacus · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Chocolate Gourami

Hoplarchus psittacus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Hoplarchus psittacus · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Christmas Fulu

Hoplarchus psittacus · Xystichromis phytophagus

Not Recommended
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Parrot Cichlid & Chuco Cichlid

Hoplarchus psittacus · Chuco godmanni

Not Recommended
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Parrot Cichlid & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Hoplarchus psittacus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Clown Killifish

Hoplarchus psittacus · Epiplatys annulatus

Not Recommended
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Clown Knifefish

Hoplarchus psittacus · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Parrot Cichlid & Clown Loach

Hoplarchus psittacus · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Clown Pleco (L104)

Hoplarchus psittacus · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Parrot Cichlid & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Hoplarchus psittacus · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Parrot Cichlid: AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive