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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 & Alligator Pleco

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Altifrons Eartheater

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Geophagus altifrons

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

Rusty Cichlid & Altolamprologus Calvus

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Altolamprologus calvus

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Altolamprologus compressiceps

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Altum Angel

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Pterophyllum altum

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAltum Angel: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Amano Shrimp

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Caridina multidentata

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Amazon Leaf Fish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Amazon Puffer

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Colomesus asellus

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & American Grass Shrimp

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Angelicus Botia

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Botia kubotai

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Angelicus Pleco L073

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Angfa Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Melanotaenia angfa

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

Rusty Cichlid & Antennae Stingray

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Apistogramma breitbinden

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Apistogramma Mamoré

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Apistogramma erythrura

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Apistogramma erythrura

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Apistogramma barlowi

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Apistogramma Parrot

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Apistogramma atahualpa

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Apistogramma atahualpa

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful