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Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara)

Aulonocara sp.

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)
Adult Size15 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom, Mid-level
StockingSolo or group
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Compatible on paper, but will Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) 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 Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara)
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Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Aulonocara sp. · Anomalochromis thomasi

Not Recommended
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & African Butterfly Fish

Aulonocara sp. · Pantodon buchholzi

Not Recommended
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & African Clawed Frog

Aulonocara sp. · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & African Dwarf Frog

Aulonocara sp. · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & African Jewel Cichlid

Aulonocara sp. · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Not Recommended
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & African Lungfish

Aulonocara sp. · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & African Pipefish

Aulonocara sp. · Enneacampus ansorgii

Not Recommended
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Aulonocara sp. · Apistogramma agassizii

Not Recommended
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Amano Shrimp

Aulonocara sp. · Caridina multidentata

Not Recommended
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Aulonocara sp. · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Not Recommended
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Amazon Puffer

Aulonocara sp. · Colomesus asellus

Not Recommended
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Apple Snail

Aulonocara sp. · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Arfak Rainbowfish

Aulonocara sp. · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Arrowhead Puffer

Aulonocara sp. · Pao suvattii

Not Recommended
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Arulius Barb

Aulonocara sp. · Dawkinsia arulius

Not Recommended
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Asher Cory

Aulonocara sp. · Corydoras tukano

Not Recommended
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAsher Cory: Peaceful

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Asian Arowana

Aulonocara sp. · Scleropages formosus

Not Recommended
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Aulonocara sp. · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Assassin Snail

Aulonocara sp. · Anentome helena

Possible with Caution
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Aulonocara sp. · Melanochromis auratus

Possible with Caution
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Australian Pearl Arowana

Aulonocara sp. · Scleropages jardinii

Not Recommended
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Australian Smelt

Aulonocara sp. · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Aulonocara sp. · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Aulonocara sp. · Badis badis

Possible with Caution
Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-AggressiveBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive