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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 & Snakehead Fighter

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Betta channoides

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveSnakehead Fighter: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Snowball Shrimp

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis var. white

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveSnowball Shrimp: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Socolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Chindongo socolofi

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveSocolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi): Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Sorong Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Melanotaenia fredericki

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

Rusty Cichlid & Sparkling Gourami

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Trichopsis pumila

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveSparkling Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Spot Pangasius

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Pangasius larnaudii

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveSpot Pangasius: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Spotfin Goby Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Tanganicodus irsacae

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

Rusty Cichlid & Spotted Gar

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Lepisosteus oculatus

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

Rusty Cichlid & Spotted Headstander

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Chilodus punctatus

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveSpotted Headstander: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Spotted Hillstream Loach

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Gastromyzon punctulatus

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveSpotted Hillstream Loach: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Spotted Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Glossolepis maculosus

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

Rusty Cichlid & Spotted Raphael Catfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Agamyxis pectinifrons

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveSpotted Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Spotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Chaetostoma milesi

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveSpotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a): Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Ancistrus dolichopterus

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveStarlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Apistogramma steindachneri

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveSteindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Sterba's Corydoras

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Corydoras sterbai

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveSterba's Corydoras: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Striped Raphael Catfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Platydoras armatulus

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveStriped Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Stripefin Eartheater

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Gymnogeophagus rhabdotus

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveStripefin Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Sturgeon Catfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Platystomatichthys sturio

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

Rusty Cichlid & Sulphur Crest Lithobates

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Otopharynx lithobates

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveSulphur Crest Lithobates: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Sumo Loach

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Schistura balteata

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveSumo Loach: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Sunset Hap

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Dimidiochromis strigatus

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveSunset Hap: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Sunset Platy (Variatus Platy)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Xiphophorus variatus

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveSunset Platy (Variatus Platy): Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Swordtail

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Xiphophorus hellerii

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