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 & Channel Catfish

Vieja melanura · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Vieja melanura · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Checker Barb

Vieja melanura · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Checkerboard Cichlid

Vieja melanura · Dicrossus filamentosus

Redhead Cichlid & Chequered Rainbowfish

Vieja melanura · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Cherry Barb

Vieja melanura · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Cherry Shrimp

Vieja melanura · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Vieja melanura · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Chili Rasbora

Vieja melanura · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Vieja melanura · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Vieja melanura · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Chipokae Mbuna

Vieja melanura · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Vieja melanura · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Chocolate Cichlid

Vieja melanura · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Chocolate Gourami

Vieja melanura · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Redhead Cichlid & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Vieja melanura · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Christmas Fulu

Vieja melanura · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Chuco Cichlid

Vieja melanura · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Vieja melanura · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Clown Killifish

Vieja melanura · Epiplatys annulatus

Redhead Cichlid & Clown Knifefish

Vieja melanura · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Redhead Cichlid & Clown Loach

Vieja melanura · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Clown Pleco (L104)

Vieja melanura · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Redhead Cichlid & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Vieja melanura · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution

Redhead Cichlid: AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive