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 & Betta Macrostoma

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Betta macrostoma

Rusty Cichlid & Betta Smaragdina

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Betta smaragdina

Rusty Cichlid & Black Acara

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Cichlasoma bimaculatum

Rusty Cichlid & Black Belt Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Vieja maculicauda

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlack Belt Cichlid: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Black Bullhead Catfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Ameiurus melas

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlack Bullhead Catfish: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Black Corydoras

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Corydoras schultzei

Rusty Cichlid & Black Diamond Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Paratilapia polleni

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlack Diamond Cichlid: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Black Fin Cory

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Corydoras leucomelas

Rusty Cichlid & Black Ghost Knifefish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Apteronotus albifrons

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Black Kuhli Loach

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Pangio oblonga

Rusty Cichlid & Black Marble Hoplo

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Megalechis thoracata

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlack Marble Hoplo: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Black Neon Tetra

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

Rusty Cichlid & Black Ocellatus

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Lamprologus speciosus

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlack Ocellatus: Aggressive

Rusty Cichlid & Black Pacu

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Colossoma macropomum

Rusty Cichlid & Black Phantom Tetra

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Hyphessobrycon megalopterus

Rusty Cichlid & Black Ruby Barb

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Pethia nigrofasciata

Rusty Cichlid & Black Skirt Tetra

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Black-Banded Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Melanotaenia nigrans

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlack-Banded Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Blackline Rasbora

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Rasbora borapetensis

Rusty Cichlid & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Physella acuta

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

Rusty Cichlid & Bleher's Rainbowfish

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Chilatherina bleheri

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBleher's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Blind Cave Tetra

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Astyanax mexicanus

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Rusty Cichlid & Blood Parrot Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae · Hybrid cichlid (Blood Parrot)

Possible with Caution

Rusty Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlood Parrot Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive