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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 & Channel Catfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Checker Barb

Apistogramma steindachneri · Oliotius oligolepis

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Checkerboard Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Dicrossus filamentosus

Ideal Tank Mates
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Chequered Rainbowfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Cherry Barb

Apistogramma steindachneri · Puntius titteya

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Cherry Shrimp

Apistogramma steindachneri · Neocaridina davidi

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Apistogramma steindachneri · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Chili Rasbora

Apistogramma steindachneri · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Chipokae Mbuna

Apistogramma steindachneri · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Chocolate Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Chocolate Gourami

Apistogramma steindachneri · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Ideal Tank Mates
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Christmas Fulu

Apistogramma steindachneri · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Chuco Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Chuco godmanni

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Clown Killifish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Clown Knifefish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Clown Loach

Apistogramma steindachneri · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Clown Pleco (L104)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Apistogramma steindachneri · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive