Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red)

Metriaclima estherae

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TemperamentAggressive (8/10)

Adult Size11 cm

Temperature24–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingGroup of 4+

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Compatible on paper, but will Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry 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 Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red)

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Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Kabia rainbowfish

Metriaclima estherae · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Abei Puffer

Metriaclima estherae · Pao abei

Possible with Caution

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Achara Catfish

Metriaclima estherae · Leiarius marmoratus

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Adolfo Cory

Metriaclima estherae · Corydoras adolfoi

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Adonis Pleco

Metriaclima estherae · Acanthicus adonis

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Metriaclima estherae · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Metriaclima estherae · Aequidens diadema

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Metriaclima estherae · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Afra Cichlid

Metriaclima estherae · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & African Arowana

Metriaclima estherae · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Metriaclima estherae · Anomalochromis thomasi

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & African Butterfly Fish

Metriaclima estherae · Pantodon buchholzi

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & African Clawed Frog

Metriaclima estherae · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & African Dwarf Frog

Metriaclima estherae · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & African Jewel Cichlid

Metriaclima estherae · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & African Knifefish

Metriaclima estherae · Xenomystus nigri

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & African Lungfish

Metriaclima estherae · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & African Pike

Metriaclima estherae · Hepsetus odoe

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & African Pipefish

Metriaclima estherae · Enneacampus ansorgii

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Agassiz Cory

Metriaclima estherae · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Metriaclima estherae · Apistogramma agassizii

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Metriaclima estherae · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Allen's Rainbowfish

Metriaclima estherae · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Alligator Gar

Metriaclima estherae · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive