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Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis)

Champsochromis caeruleus

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TemperamentAggressive (7/10)
Adult Size35 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level
StockingSolo or group
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Compatible on paper, but will Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) 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 Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis)
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Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & Abei Puffer

Champsochromis caeruleus · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & Achara Catfish

Champsochromis caeruleus · Leiarius marmoratus

Not Recommended
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & Adolfo Cory

Champsochromis caeruleus · Corydoras adolfoi

Not Recommended
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & Adonis Pleco

Champsochromis caeruleus · Acanthicus adonis

Not Recommended
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Champsochromis caeruleus · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Not Recommended
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Champsochromis caeruleus · Aequidens diadema

Not Recommended
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Champsochromis caeruleus · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Not Recommended
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & Afra Cichlid

Champsochromis caeruleus · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & African Arowana

Champsochromis caeruleus · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Champsochromis caeruleus · Anomalochromis thomasi

Not Recommended
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & African Butterfly Fish

Champsochromis caeruleus · Pantodon buchholzi

Not Recommended
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & African Clawed Frog

Champsochromis caeruleus · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & African Dwarf Frog

Champsochromis caeruleus · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Not Recommended
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & African Jewel Cichlid

Champsochromis caeruleus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Not Recommended
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & African Knifefish

Champsochromis caeruleus · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & African Lungfish

Champsochromis caeruleus · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & African Pike

Champsochromis caeruleus · Hepsetus odoe

Not Recommended
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & African Pipefish

Champsochromis caeruleus · Enneacampus ansorgii

Not Recommended
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & Agassiz Cory

Champsochromis caeruleus · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Champsochromis caeruleus · Apistogramma agassizii

Not Recommended
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Champsochromis caeruleus · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & Allen's Rainbowfish

Champsochromis caeruleus · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & Alligator Gar

Champsochromis caeruleus · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive

Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis) & Alligator Pleco

Champsochromis caeruleus · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Not Recommended
Trout Cichlid (Champsochromis): AggressiveAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful