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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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Redhead Cichlid & Macaw Cichlid

Vieja melanura · Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMacaw Cichlid: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Vieja melanura · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Maingano Mbuna

Vieja melanura · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Maison Reef Peacock

Vieja melanura · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Malawi Eyebiter

Vieja melanura · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Malawi Gar

Vieja melanura · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Malawi Hawk

Vieja melanura · Aristochromis christyi

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Malaya Shrimp

Vieja melanura · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Vieja melanura · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Vieja melanura · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Marble Goby

Vieja melanura · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMarble Goby: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Marbled Bichir

Vieja melanura · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Marbled Hatchetfish

Vieja melanura · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Marbled Whiptail

Vieja melanura · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Marlier's Julie

Vieja melanura · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Vieja melanura · Julidochromis transcriptus

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Mayan Cichlid

Vieja melanura · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Vieja melanura · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Mbu Puffer

Vieja melanura · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Melon Barb

Vieja melanura · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Vieja melanura · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Midas Cichlid

Vieja melanura · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Midnight Catfish

Vieja melanura · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Vieja melanura · Placidochromis milomo

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive