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Xenotilapia papilio Tank Mates & Compatibility

Xenotilapia papilio

Xenotilapia papilio

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)
Adult Size10 cm
Temperature23–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingGroup of 2+
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Xenotilapia papilio & Macaw Cichlid

Xenotilapia papilio · Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMacaw Cichlid: Aggressive

Xenotilapia papilio & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Xenotilapia papilio · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Xenotilapia papilio & Maingano Mbuna

Xenotilapia papilio · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Xenotilapia papilio & Maison Reef Peacock

Xenotilapia papilio · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Xenotilapia papilio & Malawi Eyebiter

Xenotilapia papilio · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Xenotilapia papilio & Malawi Gar

Xenotilapia papilio · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Xenotilapia papilio & Malawi Hawk

Xenotilapia papilio · Aristochromis christyi

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Xenotilapia papilio & Malaya Shrimp

Xenotilapia papilio · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Xenotilapia papilio & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Xenotilapia papilio · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Xenotilapia papilio & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Xenotilapia papilio · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Not Recommended
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Xenotilapia papilio & Marble Goby

Xenotilapia papilio · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMarble Goby: Aggressive

Xenotilapia papilio & Marbled Bichir

Xenotilapia papilio · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Xenotilapia papilio & Marbled Hatchetfish

Xenotilapia papilio · Carnegiella strigata

Not Recommended
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Xenotilapia papilio & Marbled Whiptail

Xenotilapia papilio · Loricaria simillima

Not Recommended
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Xenotilapia papilio & Marlier's Julie

Xenotilapia papilio · Julidochromis marlieri

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Xenotilapia papilio & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Xenotilapia papilio · Julidochromis transcriptus

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Xenotilapia papilio & Mayan Cichlid

Xenotilapia papilio · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Xenotilapia papilio & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Xenotilapia papilio · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Xenotilapia papilio & Mbu Puffer

Xenotilapia papilio · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Xenotilapia papilio & Melon Barb

Xenotilapia papilio · Haludaria fasciata

Not Recommended
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Xenotilapia papilio & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Xenotilapia papilio · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Xenotilapia papilio & Midas Cichlid

Xenotilapia papilio · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Xenotilapia papilio & Midnight Catfish

Xenotilapia papilio · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Not Recommended
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Xenotilapia papilio & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Xenotilapia papilio · Placidochromis milomo

Possible with Caution
Xenotilapia papilio: Semi-AggressiveMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive