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Rusty Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Rusty Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (5/10)
Adult Size10.5 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingGroup of 4+
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Compatible on paper, but will Rusty 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 Rusty Cichlid to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Rusty Cichlid & Kabia rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Abei Puffer

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Achara Catfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Leiarius marmoratus

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Adolfo Cory

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Corydoras adolfoi

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Adonis Pleco

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Acanthicus adonis

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Aequidens diadema

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Afra Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & African Arowana

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & African Butterfly Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Anomalochromis thomasi

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & African Butterfly Fish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Pantodon buchholzi

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & African Clawed Frog

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & African Dwarf Frog

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & African Jewel Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & African Knifefish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & African Lungfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & African Pike

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Hepsetus odoe

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & African Pipefish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Enneacampus ansorgii

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Agassiz Cory

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Apistogramma agassizii

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Allen's Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Alligator Gar

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive