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Yellow Sand Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Yellow Sand Cichlid

Xenotilapia bathyphilus

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size10 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingGroup of 4+
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Yellow Sand Cichlid & Iridescent Shark

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

Not Recommended
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulIridescent Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Jack Dempsey

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Jaguar Cichlid

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Parachromis managuensis

Possible with Caution
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Oryzias latipes

Possible with Caution
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Japen Rainbowfish

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Melanotaenia japenensis

Possible with Caution
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Corydoras trilineatus

Not Recommended
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Jurupari Eartheater

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Satanoperca jurupari

Not Recommended
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Melanotaenia kamaka

Possible with Caution
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Kenyi Cichlid

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Maylandia lombardoi

Possible with Caution
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Keyhole Cichlid

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Cleithracara maronii

Not Recommended
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Kissing Gourami

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Kiunga Blue Eye

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Kiunga ballochi

Possible with Caution
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Knight Goby

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Koi

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulKoi: Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Kribensis

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Not Recommended
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Kuhli Loach

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Pangio kuhlii

Not Recommended
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Lacerda Cory C015

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Scleromystax lacerdai

Not Recommended
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Not Recommended
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Pelangia mbutaensis

Not Recommended
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Possible with Caution
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Glossolepis wanamensis

Possible with Caution
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Largemouth Bass

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Not Recommended
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Yellow Sand Cichlid & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Heterandria formosa

Possible with Caution
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful