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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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Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Tailbar Cichlid

Metriaclima estherae · Vieja hartwegi

Possible with Caution
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTailbar Cichlid: Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Taiwan Reef Cichlid

Metriaclima estherae · Protomelas sp. "Steveni Taiwan"

Possible with Caution
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTaiwan Reef Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Tambraparni Barb

Metriaclima estherae · Puntius tambraparniei

Not Recommended
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTambraparni Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Tami River Rainbowfish

Metriaclima estherae · Glossolepis pseudoincisus

Possible with Caution
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTami River Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Tandanus Catfish

Metriaclima estherae · Tandanus tandanus

Possible with Caution
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTandanus Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Tanganyikan Clown Cichlid (Eretmodus)

Metriaclima estherae · Eretmodus cyanostictus

Possible with Caution
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTanganyikan Clown Cichlid (Eretmodus): Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Teacup Stingray (Common Freshwater Ray)

Metriaclima estherae · Potamotrygon laticeps

Not Recommended
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTeacup Stingray (Common Freshwater Ray): Semi-Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Telmatochromis brichardi

Metriaclima estherae · Telmatochromis brichardi

Possible with Caution
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTelmatochromis brichardi: Semi-Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Telmatochromis dhonti

Metriaclima estherae · Telmatochromis dhonti

Possible with Caution
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTelmatochromis dhonti: Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Tequila Splitfin

Metriaclima estherae · Zoogoneticus tequila

Possible with Caution
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTequila Splitfin: Semi-Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Teugelsi Bichir

Metriaclima estherae · Polypterus teugelsi

Not Recommended
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTeugelsi Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Texas Cichlid

Metriaclima estherae · Herichthys cyanoguttatus

Possible with Caution
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTexas Cichlid: Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Thai Micro Crab

Metriaclima estherae · Limnopilos naiyanetri

Possible with Caution
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveThai Micro Crab: Peaceful

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Thinbar Datnoid

Metriaclima estherae · Datnioides undecimradiatus

Not Recommended
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveThinbar Datnoid: Semi-Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Threadfin Acara

Metriaclima estherae · Acarichthys heckelii

Not Recommended
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveThreadfin Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Threadfin Rainbowfish

Metriaclima estherae · Iriatherina werneri

Not Recommended
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveThreadfin Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Three Spot Gourami (Blue/Gold/Opaline)

Metriaclima estherae · Trichopodus trichopterus

Possible with Caution
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveThree Spot Gourami (Blue/Gold/Opaline): Semi-Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Three-Spot Torpedo Hap

Metriaclima estherae · Exochochromis anagenys

Possible with Caution
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveThree-Spot Torpedo Hap: Semi-Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Three-striped Dwarf Cichlid

Metriaclima estherae · Apistogramma trifasciata

Not Recommended
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveThree-striped Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Tiger Barb

Metriaclima estherae · Puntigrus tetrazona

Possible with Caution
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTiger Barb: Semi-Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Tiger Danio

Metriaclima estherae · Devario maetaengensis

Possible with Caution
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTiger Danio: Peaceful

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Tiger Loach

Metriaclima estherae · Syncrossus hymenophysa

Not Recommended
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTiger Loach: Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Tiger Muskie

Metriaclima estherae · Esox masquinongy x lucius

Possible with Caution
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTiger Muskie: Highly Aggressive

Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red) & Tiger Pleco (L002)

Metriaclima estherae · Panaqolus sp. L002

Not Recommended
Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red): AggressiveTiger Pleco (L002): Mostly Peaceful