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Red Peacock (Ruby Red) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'

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

Red Peacock (Ruby Red)
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Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & Kabia rainbowfish

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & Abei Puffer

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & Achara Catfish

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Leiarius marmoratus

Not Recommended
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & Adolfo Cory

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Corydoras adolfoi

Not Recommended
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & Adonis Pleco

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Acanthicus adonis

Not Recommended
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Not Recommended
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Aequidens diadema

Not Recommended
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Not Recommended
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & Afra Cichlid

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & African Arowana

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Anomalochromis thomasi

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

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & African Butterfly Fish

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Pantodon buchholzi

Not Recommended
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & African Clawed Frog

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & African Dwarf Frog

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & African Jewel Cichlid

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Hemichromis bimaculatus

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

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & African Knifefish

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & African Lungfish

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & African Pike

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Hepsetus odoe

Not Recommended
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & African Pipefish

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Enneacampus ansorgii

Not Recommended
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & Agassiz Cory

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Apistogramma agassizii

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

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & Allen's Rainbowfish

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Red Peacock (Ruby Red) & Alligator Gar

Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens' · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Red Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive