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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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Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Macaw Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMacaw Cichlid: Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Bedotia madagascariensis

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Maingano Mbuna

Apistogramma steindachneri · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Maison Reef Peacock

Apistogramma steindachneri · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Malawi Eyebiter

Apistogramma steindachneri · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Malawi Gar

Apistogramma steindachneri · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Malawi Hawk

Apistogramma steindachneri · Aristochromis christyi

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Malaya Shrimp

Apistogramma steindachneri · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Melanotaenia mamberamo

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Marble Goby

Apistogramma steindachneri · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Marbled Bichir

Apistogramma steindachneri · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Marbled Hatchetfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Marbled Whiptail

Apistogramma steindachneri · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Marlier's Julie

Apistogramma steindachneri · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Julidochromis transcriptus

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Mayan Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Melanotaenia maylandi

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Mbu Puffer

Apistogramma steindachneri · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Melon Barb

Apistogramma steindachneri · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Midas Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Midnight Catfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Ideal Tank Mates
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Placidochromis milomo

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive