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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 & Yellow Lab (Mbuna)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Labidochromis caeruleus

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveYellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Yellow Peacock Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Aulonocara baenschi

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveYellow Peacock Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Yellow Perch

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Perca flavescens

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveYellow Perch: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Yellow Sand Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Xenotilapia bathyphilus

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveYellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Yellow Shrimp

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Neocaridina davidi var. yellow

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

Rusty Cichlid & Yoyo Loach

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Botia almorhae

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveYoyo Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Zebra Apple Snail

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Asolene spixi

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveZebra Apple Snail: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Zebra Danio

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Danio rerio

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveZebra Danio: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Zebra Loach

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Botia striata

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveZebra Loach: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Zebra Obliquidens

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Astatotilapia latifasciata

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveZebra Obliquidens: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Zebra Oto

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Otocinclus cocama

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveZebra Oto: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Zebra Pleco (L046)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Hypancistrus zebra

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveZebra Pleco (L046): Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Brachyplatystoma tigrinum

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveZebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Zebra Spiny Eel

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Mastacembelus zebrinus

Possible with Caution
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveZebra Spiny Eel: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Zebra Tilapia

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Heterotilapia buttikoferi

Not Recommended
Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveZebra Tilapia: Highly Aggressive