Redhead Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Redhead Cichlid

Vieja melanura

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TemperamentAggressive (7/10)

Adult Size35 cm

Temperature24–30°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will Redhead Cichlid fit your setup?

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Redhead Cichlid

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Redhead Cichlid & Kabia rainbowfish

Vieja melanura · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Abei Puffer

Vieja melanura · Pao abei

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Achara Catfish

Vieja melanura · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Adolfo Cory

Vieja melanura · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Adonis Pleco

Vieja melanura · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Vieja melanura · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Vieja melanura · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Vieja melanura · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Redhead Cichlid & Afra Cichlid

Vieja melanura · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & African Arowana

Vieja melanura · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & African Butterfly Cichlid

Vieja melanura · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & African Butterfly Fish

Vieja melanura · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & African Clawed Frog

Vieja melanura · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & African Dwarf Frog

Vieja melanura · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & African Jewel Cichlid

Vieja melanura · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & African Knifefish

Vieja melanura · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & African Lungfish

Vieja melanura · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & African Pike

Vieja melanura · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & African Pipefish

Vieja melanura · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Agassiz Cory

Vieja melanura · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Vieja melanura · Apistogramma agassizii

Redhead Cichlid & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Vieja melanura · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Allen's Rainbowfish

Vieja melanura · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Alligator Gar

Vieja melanura · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive