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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 & Pumpkinseed

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Lepomis gibbosus

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressivePumpkinseed: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Pungas Catfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Pangasius pangasius

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressivePungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressivePurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Potamalpheops sp.

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressivePurple Zebra Shrimp: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Pygmy Corydoras

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Corydoras pygmaeus

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressivePygmy Corydoras: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressivePygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Nothobranchius rachovii

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRachov's Killifish (Annual): Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Rainbow Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Herotilapia multispinosa

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Rainbow Shark

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Rainbow Snakehead

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Channa bleheri

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRainbow Snakehead: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Ramshorn Snail

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Planorbidae fam.

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRamshorn Snail: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Ramu Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Glossolepis ramuensis

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Raspy River Stingray

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Potamotrygon scobina

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRaspy River Stingray: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Red Bellied Pacu

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Piaractus brachypomus

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Red Breasted Acara

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Laetacara dorsigera

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Red Devil Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Amphilophus labiatus

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRed Devil Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Microrasbora rubescens

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRed Dwarf Rasbora: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Red Empress

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Protomelas taeniolatus

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRed Empress: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Red Eye Tetra

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Red Fin Borleyi

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Red Fin Caudopunk

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRed Fin Caudopunk: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRed Goldflake Shrimp: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Red Hump Eartheater

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Geophagus steindachneri

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive