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Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size9 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
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Compatible on paper, but will Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid
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Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Kabia rainbowfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Abei Puffer

Apistogramma steindachneri · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Achara Catfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Adolfo Cory

Apistogramma steindachneri · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Adonis Pleco

Apistogramma steindachneri · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Apistogramma steindachneri · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Apistogramma steindachneri · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Afra Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Cynotilapia afra

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & African Arowana

Apistogramma steindachneri · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & African Butterfly Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & African Butterfly Fish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & African Clawed Frog

Apistogramma steindachneri · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & African Dwarf Frog

Apistogramma steindachneri · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & African Jewel Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & African Knifefish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & African Lungfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & African Pike

Apistogramma steindachneri · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & African Pipefish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Agassiz Cory

Apistogramma steindachneri · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Allen's Rainbowfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Alligator Gar

Apistogramma steindachneri · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulAlligator Gar: Aggressive