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Pastel Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Pastel Cichlid

Cribroheros alfari

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TemperamentAggressive (7/10)
Adult Size22 cm
Temperature24–30°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
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Pastel Cichlid & Macaw Cichlid

Cribroheros alfari · Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMacaw Cichlid: Aggressive

Pastel Cichlid & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Cribroheros alfari · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Pastel Cichlid & Maingano Mbuna

Cribroheros alfari · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Pastel Cichlid & Maison Reef Peacock

Cribroheros alfari · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Pastel Cichlid & Malawi Eyebiter

Cribroheros alfari · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Pastel Cichlid & Malawi Gar

Cribroheros alfari · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Pastel Cichlid & Malawi Hawk

Cribroheros alfari · Aristochromis christyi

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Pastel Cichlid & Malaya Shrimp

Cribroheros alfari · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Pastel Cichlid & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Cribroheros alfari · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Pastel Cichlid & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Cribroheros alfari · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Pastel Cichlid & Marble Goby

Cribroheros alfari · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMarble Goby: Aggressive

Pastel Cichlid & Marbled Bichir

Cribroheros alfari · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Pastel Cichlid & Marbled Hatchetfish

Cribroheros alfari · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Pastel Cichlid & Marbled Whiptail

Cribroheros alfari · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Pastel Cichlid & Marlier's Julie

Cribroheros alfari · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Pastel Cichlid & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Cribroheros alfari · Julidochromis transcriptus

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Pastel Cichlid & Mayan Cichlid

Cribroheros alfari · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Pastel Cichlid & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Cribroheros alfari · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Pastel Cichlid & Mbu Puffer

Cribroheros alfari · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Pastel Cichlid & Melon Barb

Cribroheros alfari · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Pastel Cichlid & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Cribroheros alfari · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Pastel Cichlid & Midas Cichlid

Cribroheros alfari · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Pastel Cichlid & Midnight Catfish

Cribroheros alfari · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Pastel Cichlid & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Cribroheros alfari · Placidochromis milomo

Possible with Caution
Pastel Cichlid: AggressiveMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive