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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 & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Apistogramma cacatuoides

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Colombian Shark Catfish (Brackish)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Ariopsis seemanni

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulColombian Shark Catfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Colombian Tetra

Apistogramma steindachneri · Hyphessobrycon columbianus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulColombian Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Common Pleco

Apistogramma steindachneri · Hypostomus plecostomus

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCommon Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Pterygoplichthys pardalis

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCommon Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Common Synodontis (False Upside Down Catfish)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Synodontis nigrita

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCommon Synodontis (False Upside Down Catfish): Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Common Whiptail Catfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Rineloricaria eigenmanni

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCommon Whiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Congo Bichir

Apistogramma steindachneri · Polypterus endlicheri congicus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCongo Bichir: Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Congo Puffer (Potato Puffer)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Tetraodon miurus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCongo Puffer (Potato Puffer): Highly Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Congo Tetra

Apistogramma steindachneri · Phenacogrammus interruptus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCongo Tetra: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Contradens Pleco (Snowball Variant)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Hypancistrus contradens

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulContradens Pleco (Snowball Variant): Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Convict Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Amatitlania nigrofasciata

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Copper Harlequin Rasbora

Apistogramma steindachneri · Trigonostigma hengeli

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCopper Harlequin Rasbora: Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Corona Rainbowfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Melanotaenia corona

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Crimsonspotted Rainbowfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Melanotaenia duboulayi

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Crying Whiptail

Apistogramma steindachneri · Loricaria sp. "Rio Atabapo"

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Cuban Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Nandopsis tetracanthus

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Cuban Gar

Apistogramma steindachneri · Atractosteus tristoechus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCuban Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Cuckoo Catfish

Apistogramma steindachneri · Synodontis multipunctatus

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Cupid Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Biotodoma cupido

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Cutteri Cichlid

Apistogramma steindachneri · Amatitlania cutteri

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

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Cyprichromis Leptosoma

Apistogramma steindachneri · Cyprichromis leptosoma

Not Recommended
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCyprichromis Leptosoma: Mostly Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Dainty Cory (Salt and Pepper Cory)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Corydoras habrosus

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulDainty Cory (Salt and Pepper Cory): Peaceful

Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid & Debauwi Catfish (Three-Striped Glass Catfish)

Apistogramma steindachneri · Pareutropius buffei

Possible with Caution
Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulDebauwi Catfish (Three-Striped Glass Catfish): Peaceful