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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 & Bloodfin Tetra

Vieja melanura · Aphyocharax anisitsi

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBloodfin Tetra: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Blue Acara

Vieja melanura · Andinoacara pulcher

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBlue Acara: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Blue Back Blue Eye

Vieja melanura · Pseudomugil cyanodorsalis

Not Recommended
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBlue Back Blue Eye: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Blue Botia

Vieja melanura · Yasuhikotakia modesta

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBlue Botia: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Blue Dolphin (Hap)

Vieja melanura · Cyrtocara moorii

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBlue Dolphin (Hap): Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Blue Emperor Tetra

Vieja melanura · Inpaichthys kerri

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBlue Emperor Tetra: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Blue Pearl Shrimp

Vieja melanura · Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBlue Pearl Shrimp: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Blue Point Cichlid

Vieja melanura · Andinoacara coeruleopunctatus

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBlue Point Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Blue Rainbowfish

Vieja melanura · Melanotaenia caerulea

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBlue Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Blue Sifter

Vieja melanura · Cribroheros robertsoni

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBlue Sifter: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Blue Tetra

Vieja melanura · Knodus borki

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBlue Tetra: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Blue Tilapia

Vieja melanura · Oreochromis aureus

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBlue Tilapia: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Bluegill Sunfish

Vieja melanura · Lepomis macrochirus

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBluegill Sunfish: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Boeseman's Rainbowfish

Vieja melanura · Melanotaenia boesemani

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

Redhead Cichlid & Bolivian Ram

Vieja melanura · Mikrogeophagus altispinosus

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBolivian Ram: Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Brevis Shelldweller

Vieja melanura · Neolamprologus brevis

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBrevis Shelldweller: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Brilliant Rasbora

Vieja melanura · Rasbora einthovenii

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBrilliant Rasbora: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Brilliant Rummy-Nose Tetra

Vieja melanura · Hemigrammus bleheri

Not Recommended
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBrilliant Rummy-Nose Tetra: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Bristlenose Pleco

Vieja melanura · Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBristlenose Pleco: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Bronze Corydoras

Vieja melanura · Corydoras aeneus

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBronze Corydoras: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Brown Bullhead Catfish

Vieja melanura · Ameiurus nebulosus

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBrown Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Brown Camo Shrimp

Vieja melanura · Caridina babaulti var. Brown

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBrown Camo Shrimp: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Brown Hoplo Catfish

Vieja melanura · Hoplosternum littorale

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBrown Hoplo Catfish: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Brown Puffer

Vieja melanura · Pao turgidus

Possible with Caution
Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveBrown Puffer: Highly Aggressive