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Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid

Ivanacara adoketa

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TemperamentAggressive (7/10)
Adult Size10 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom, Mid-level
StockingSolo or group
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Compatible on paper, but will Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid
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Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & Kabia rainbowfish

Ivanacara adoketa · Glossolepis kabia

Not Recommended
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & Abei Puffer

Ivanacara adoketa · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & Achara Catfish

Ivanacara adoketa · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & Adolfo Cory

Ivanacara adoketa · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & Adonis Pleco

Ivanacara adoketa · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Ivanacara adoketa · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Ivanacara adoketa · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Ivanacara adoketa · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & Afra Cichlid

Ivanacara adoketa · Cynotilapia afra

Not Recommended
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & African Arowana

Ivanacara adoketa · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & African Butterfly Cichlid

Ivanacara adoketa · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & African Butterfly Fish

Ivanacara adoketa · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & African Clawed Frog

Ivanacara adoketa · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & African Dwarf Frog

Ivanacara adoketa · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & African Jewel Cichlid

Ivanacara adoketa · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & African Knifefish

Ivanacara adoketa · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & African Lungfish

Ivanacara adoketa · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & African Pike

Ivanacara adoketa · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & African Pipefish

Ivanacara adoketa · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & Agassiz Cory

Ivanacara adoketa · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Ivanacara adoketa · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Ivanacara adoketa · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Not Recommended
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & Allen's Rainbowfish

Ivanacara adoketa · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid & Alligator Gar

Ivanacara adoketa · Atractosteus spatula

Not Recommended
Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive