Redhead Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Redhead Cichlid

Vieja melanura

View full care guide

TemperamentAggressive (7/10)

Adult Size35 cm

Temperature24–30°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingSolo or group

Showing 25 - 48 of 735 Tank Mates

Redhead Cichlid & Alligator Pleco

Vieja melanura · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Altifrons Eartheater

Vieja melanura · Geophagus altifrons

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Altolamprologus Calvus

Vieja melanura · Altolamprologus calvus

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Vieja melanura · Altolamprologus compressiceps

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Altum Angel

Vieja melanura · Pterophyllum altum

Redhead Cichlid & Amano Shrimp

Vieja melanura · Caridina multidentata

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Amazon Leaf Fish

Vieja melanura · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Redhead Cichlid & Amazon Puffer

Vieja melanura · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & American Grass Shrimp

Vieja melanura · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Vieja melanura · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Angelicus Botia

Vieja melanura · Botia kubotai

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Angelicus Pleco L073

Vieja melanura · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Angfa Rainbowfish

Vieja melanura · Melanotaenia angfa

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Antennae Stingray

Vieja melanura · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Vieja melanura · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Redhead Cichlid & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Vieja melanura · Apistogramma breitbinden

Redhead Cichlid & Apistogramma Mamoré

Vieja melanura · Apistogramma erythrura

Redhead Cichlid & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Vieja melanura · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Vieja melanura · Apistogramma barlowi

Redhead Cichlid & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Vieja melanura · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Redhead Cichlid & Apistogramma Parrot

Vieja melanura · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Redhead Cichlid & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Vieja melanura · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Vieja melanura · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Apistogramma atahualpa

Vieja melanura · Apistogramma atahualpa