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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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Rusty Cichlid & Iridescent Shark

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveIridescent Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Jack Dempsey

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Jaguar Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Parachromis managuensis

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Oryzias latipes

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Japen Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Melanotaenia japenensis

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

Rusty Cichlid & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Corydoras trilineatus

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Jurupari Eartheater

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Satanoperca jurupari

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Melanotaenia kamaka

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

Rusty Cichlid & Kenyi Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Maylandia lombardoi

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Keyhole Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Cleithracara maronii

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Kissing Gourami

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Kiunga Blue Eye

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Kiunga ballochi

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Knight Goby

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Koi

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveKoi: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Kribensis

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Kuhli Loach

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Pangio kuhlii

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Lacerda Cory C015

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Scleromystax lacerdai

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Pelangia mbutaensis

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Glossolepis wanamensis

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Largemouth Bass

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Heterandria formosa

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful