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Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap)

Nimbochromis venustus

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TemperamentAggressive (8/10)
Adult Size25 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
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Compatible on paper, but will Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) 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 Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap)
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Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & Kabia rainbowfish

Nimbochromis venustus · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & Abei Puffer

Nimbochromis venustus · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & Achara Catfish

Nimbochromis venustus · Leiarius marmoratus

Not Recommended
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & Adolfo Cory

Nimbochromis venustus · Corydoras adolfoi

Not Recommended
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & Adonis Pleco

Nimbochromis venustus · Acanthicus adonis

Not Recommended
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Nimbochromis venustus · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Not Recommended
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Nimbochromis venustus · Aequidens diadema

Not Recommended
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Nimbochromis venustus · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Not Recommended
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & Afra Cichlid

Nimbochromis venustus · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & African Arowana

Nimbochromis venustus · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Nimbochromis venustus · Anomalochromis thomasi

Not Recommended
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & African Butterfly Fish

Nimbochromis venustus · Pantodon buchholzi

Not Recommended
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & African Clawed Frog

Nimbochromis venustus · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & African Dwarf Frog

Nimbochromis venustus · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Not Recommended
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & African Jewel Cichlid

Nimbochromis venustus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Not Recommended
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & African Knifefish

Nimbochromis venustus · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & African Lungfish

Nimbochromis venustus · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & African Pike

Nimbochromis venustus · Hepsetus odoe

Not Recommended
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & African Pipefish

Nimbochromis venustus · Enneacampus ansorgii

Not Recommended
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & Agassiz Cory

Nimbochromis venustus · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Nimbochromis venustus · Apistogramma agassizii

Not Recommended
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Nimbochromis venustus · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & Allen's Rainbowfish

Nimbochromis venustus · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap) & Alligator Gar

Nimbochromis venustus · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Venustus Cichlid (Giraffe Hap): AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive