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Pearly Ocellatus Tank Mates & Compatibility

Pearly Ocellatus

Neolamprologus stappersi

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TemperamentAggressive (7/10)
Adult Size5 cm
Temperature24–27°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingGroup of 2+
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Compatible on paper, but will Pearly Ocellatus 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 Pearly Ocellatus to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Pearly Ocellatus & Abei Puffer

Neolamprologus stappersi · Pao abei

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Pearly Ocellatus & Achara Catfish

Neolamprologus stappersi · Leiarius marmoratus

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Pearly Ocellatus & Adolfo Cory

Neolamprologus stappersi · Corydoras adolfoi

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Pearly Ocellatus & Adonis Pleco

Neolamprologus stappersi · Acanthicus adonis

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Pearly Ocellatus & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Neolamprologus stappersi · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Pearly Ocellatus & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Neolamprologus stappersi · Aequidens diadema

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Pearly Ocellatus & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Neolamprologus stappersi · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Pearly Ocellatus & Afra Cichlid

Neolamprologus stappersi · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Pearly Ocellatus & African Arowana

Neolamprologus stappersi · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Pearly Ocellatus & African Butterfly Cichlid

Neolamprologus stappersi · Anomalochromis thomasi

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Pearly Ocellatus & African Butterfly Fish

Neolamprologus stappersi · Pantodon buchholzi

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Pearly Ocellatus & African Clawed Frog

Neolamprologus stappersi · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Pearly Ocellatus & African Dwarf Frog

Neolamprologus stappersi · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Pearly Ocellatus & African Jewel Cichlid

Neolamprologus stappersi · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Pearly Ocellatus & African Knifefish

Neolamprologus stappersi · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Pearly Ocellatus & African Lungfish

Neolamprologus stappersi · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Pearly Ocellatus & African Pike

Neolamprologus stappersi · Hepsetus odoe

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Pearly Ocellatus & African Pipefish

Neolamprologus stappersi · Enneacampus ansorgii

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Pearly Ocellatus & Agassiz Cory

Neolamprologus stappersi · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Pearly Ocellatus & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Neolamprologus stappersi · Apistogramma agassizii

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Pearly Ocellatus & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus stappersi · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Pearly Ocellatus & Allen's Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus stappersi · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Pearly Ocellatus & Alligator Gar

Neolamprologus stappersi · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive

Pearly Ocellatus & Alligator Pleco

Neolamprologus stappersi · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Not Recommended
Pearly Ocellatus: AggressiveAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful