Yellow Sand Cichlid & Channel Catfish
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Ictalurus punctatus
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful
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Yellow Sand Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility
Yellow Sand Cichlid
Xenotilapia bathyphilus
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 & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Pangasius sanitwongsei
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Checker Barb
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Oliotius oligolepis
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Checkerboard Cichlid
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Dicrossus filamentosus
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Chequered Rainbowfish
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Cherry Barb
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Puntius titteya
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Cherry Shrimp
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Neocaridina davidi
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Cherry Spot Rasbora
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Chili Rasbora
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Boraras brigittae
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Puntius semifasciolatus
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Chipokae Mbuna
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Melanochromis chipokae
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Labidochromis chisumulae
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Chocolate Cichlid
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Hypselecara temporalis
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Chocolate Gourami
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Loricaria cataphracta
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Christmas Fulu
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Xystichromis phytophagus
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Chuco Cichlid
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Chuco godmanni
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Leptobarbus hoevenii
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Clown Killifish
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Epiplatys annulatus
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Clown Knifefish
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Chitala ornata
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Clown Loach
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Chromobotia macracanthus
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Clown Pleco (L104)
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Panaqolus maccus
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful
Yellow Sand Cichlid & Cobalt Blue Zebra
Xenotilapia bathyphilus · Metriaclima callainos
Yellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive