Compatibility Chart For African Cichlids
Chart for New World Cichlids is at bottom of page
This chart can be a little complicated. Check out my Ideal AfricanTank Page as well for additional Compatibility Information. Link: Ideal African Tank
Revised Compatibilty Chart in the works. It will be more user friendly and have more specific fish, not just groups (gensies) which can vary.
Revised Compatibilty Chart in the works. It will be more user friendly and have more specific fish, not just groups (gensies) which can vary.
1. Altolamprologus: Micro-Predator, Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika, PH= 8.6
OK to Mix with: 2G-Aulo, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 17-Jul,19-Labid, 21-Let, 25-Neo (F), 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 34P, 39-Tram, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2O 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-CYA, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 20-Lepi, 23-Met-G, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 33PS, 34MA, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 45-Vic(M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss
Do Not Mix with: 2PS, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 26-Neo (S), 31-Para, 34-Pseu/Petro,35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, 0-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, New World Cichlids
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2. Aulonocara Micro-Predator, Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi
One problem, however, with Aulonocara is that many of their females look very much alike. In fact most are cream with brown horizontal stripes. This can lead to cross breeding which can be harmful. One way to avoid this problem is to have an all-male tank. Another way is to have one pair maximum from each sub group of Aulonocara. Aulonocara can be broken down into four main sub groups. Those groups are: (1) Chitande Type, 2) Jacobfreiberrgi, 3) Sand Dwelling, and 4) Stuartgranti. Males from the same group can sometimes be a problem.
2-G (Good Community Tank Fish) Aquilonium, Benga, Carolinae Swallow Tail, Chitande Types, Ethelwynnae, German Red, Gertrude, Guentheri, Hueseri (Midnight), Eureka Red Albino, Hongi, Undu Reef (Lemon Jake), Jacob. Cape Kaiser, Most Jacobfreibergi Types, Koningsi (Blue Regal), Lwanda, Masoni, Maulana Bi-Color 500, Maylandi (Sulferhead), Monkey Bay Deep, Nyassae, Rubescens (Ruby Red), Ruby Red Albino, Stuartgranti Chileo, Chinuni, Gome, Metangula, Mundola Point, Ntekete, (Red Shoulder), Stuartgranti Chirwa Island, Chilumba, Chiwindi (Blue Neon), Hail Reef (Blue Neon), Wikihi (Blue Neon), Cobue, Hongi-Aulonocara Steveni), Maleri & Maleri Chipoka (Sunshine Yellow), Maleri Nakantenga, Maleri Nankoma Island, Mbamba Bay (Aulonocar Steveni), Mbowe Island, Ngara (Flametail), Ntumba, Sanga, Usisya (Flavescent), Usisya Albino, Sp Yellow Shoulder
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 11-Cyph, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 23P, 25-Neo (F), 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34P, 39-Tram,
44-Vic (P), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2G-Aulo, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O),
28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 31-Para, 37-Stig, 34MA, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (P), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do Not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 34-Pseu/Petro, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel,
41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, 51-JE, 52-Lin, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, New World Cichlids Not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
2-PS (Peaceful and Shy) Aulonocara Korneliae (Blue Gold), Turkis
OK to Mix with: 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33PS, 44-Vic (P), 47-Foss, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2G-Aulo, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 23P, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S),
29-Opht, 33-Proto, 34P, 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (P), NW-7 Apisto (PMH),
Do Not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 13-Dimi, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23 A, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S) 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 31-Para, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37_Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JE, 52-Lin, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, New World Cichlids Not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
2-O Other Aulonocara (Too Aggresive for Shy or Peaceful Fish) Jacob. Eureka Red, Otter Point, Kandeense (Blue Orchard), Sp. Trematocranus Masinje, Walteri
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 6-Cal, 17-Jul, 25-Neo (F), 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 39-Tram, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2G-Aulo, 7-Cha, 8-Copad,10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 33PS, 34MA, 34P 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (P), 47 Vic(A), 47-Foss, NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do Not Mix with: 2-PS, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23P, 26-Neo (S), 31-Para, 34-Pseu/Petro, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, 51-JE, 52-Lin, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, New World Cichlids Not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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3. Aulonocranus/Cunningtonia: Ominivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika Feather Fin Group, 8.2 to 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: 4-Bent
Maybe OK to Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn
Do Not Mix With: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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4. Benthochromis: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika Feather Fin Group, 8.2 to 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: 5-BucMaybe OK to Mix with: 4-Bent
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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5. Buccochromis: Predator-Carnivore, Aggressive, May Eat Small Fry, Lake Malawi, Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 4-Bent, 17-Jul, 25-Neo (F)
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 5-Buc, 7-Cha, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 20-Lepi, 27-Neo (O)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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6. Callonochromis: Micro-Predator, Peaceful, Lake Tanganyika
OK to Mix with: 2G-Aulo, 2PS, 2O, 6-Cal, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 25-Neo (F), 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 44-Vic (P), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 31-Para, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M),47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH),
Do Not Mix With: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 22A, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Orht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 37-Stig, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, All other New World Cichlids not Listed in the OK or Maybe lists
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7. Chalinochromis: Omnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika
OK to Mix with: 17-Jul, 25-Neo (F), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2G-Aulo, 2-O, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (0), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 35-Sci, 6-SPA/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JE, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 2-PS, 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 23A, 28-Nimbo, 33 PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 46-Vic (A), 50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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8. Copadichromis: Micro-Predator, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2G-Aulo, 2PS, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34P, 39-Tram, 44-Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 53-SYN, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe to Mix With: 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 20-Lepi, 23 A, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 31-Para, 34MA, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 46-Vic (A), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do not Mix With: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 34-Pseu/Petro, 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, 5-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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9. Cyathapharynx: Herbivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika, 8.2 to 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: None of the fish on these charts
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cypt, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 27-Neo (O), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 36-Spa/Tang, 39-Tram, 47-Foss, 53-SYN
Do not Mix with: 2-Aulo, 2G, 2O, 2PS, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Trop (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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10. Cynotilapa: Ominivors, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo,21-Let, 22-Melan, 33-Proto-G, 35-Sci, 44-Vic (P), 53-Syn
Mabye OK to Mix with:2-Aulo, 2G, 2O, 2PS, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 23-Met,24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33 PS, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 11-Cyph, 15-Ere, 26-Neo (S), 27 Neo (O), 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, All other New World Cichlids not Listed in the OK or Maybe lists
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OK to Mix with: 2G-Aulo, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 17-Jul,19-Labid, 21-Let, 25-Neo (F), 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 34P, 39-Tram, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2O 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-CYA, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 20-Lepi, 23-Met-G, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 33PS, 34MA, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 45-Vic(M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss
Do Not Mix with: 2PS, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 26-Neo (S), 31-Para, 34-Pseu/Petro,35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, 0-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, New World Cichlids
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2. Aulonocara Micro-Predator, Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi
One problem, however, with Aulonocara is that many of their females look very much alike. In fact most are cream with brown horizontal stripes. This can lead to cross breeding which can be harmful. One way to avoid this problem is to have an all-male tank. Another way is to have one pair maximum from each sub group of Aulonocara. Aulonocara can be broken down into four main sub groups. Those groups are: (1) Chitande Type, 2) Jacobfreiberrgi, 3) Sand Dwelling, and 4) Stuartgranti. Males from the same group can sometimes be a problem.
2-G (Good Community Tank Fish) Aquilonium, Benga, Carolinae Swallow Tail, Chitande Types, Ethelwynnae, German Red, Gertrude, Guentheri, Hueseri (Midnight), Eureka Red Albino, Hongi, Undu Reef (Lemon Jake), Jacob. Cape Kaiser, Most Jacobfreibergi Types, Koningsi (Blue Regal), Lwanda, Masoni, Maulana Bi-Color 500, Maylandi (Sulferhead), Monkey Bay Deep, Nyassae, Rubescens (Ruby Red), Ruby Red Albino, Stuartgranti Chileo, Chinuni, Gome, Metangula, Mundola Point, Ntekete, (Red Shoulder), Stuartgranti Chirwa Island, Chilumba, Chiwindi (Blue Neon), Hail Reef (Blue Neon), Wikihi (Blue Neon), Cobue, Hongi-Aulonocara Steveni), Maleri & Maleri Chipoka (Sunshine Yellow), Maleri Nakantenga, Maleri Nankoma Island, Mbamba Bay (Aulonocar Steveni), Mbowe Island, Ngara (Flametail), Ntumba, Sanga, Usisya (Flavescent), Usisya Albino, Sp Yellow Shoulder
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 11-Cyph, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 23P, 25-Neo (F), 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34P, 39-Tram,
44-Vic (P), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2G-Aulo, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O),
28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 31-Para, 37-Stig, 34MA, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (P), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do Not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 34-Pseu/Petro, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel,
41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, 51-JE, 52-Lin, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, New World Cichlids Not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
2-PS (Peaceful and Shy) Aulonocara Korneliae (Blue Gold), Turkis
OK to Mix with: 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33PS, 44-Vic (P), 47-Foss, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2G-Aulo, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 23P, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S),
29-Opht, 33-Proto, 34P, 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (P), NW-7 Apisto (PMH),
Do Not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 13-Dimi, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23 A, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S) 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 31-Para, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37_Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JE, 52-Lin, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, New World Cichlids Not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
2-O Other Aulonocara (Too Aggresive for Shy or Peaceful Fish) Jacob. Eureka Red, Otter Point, Kandeense (Blue Orchard), Sp. Trematocranus Masinje, Walteri
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 6-Cal, 17-Jul, 25-Neo (F), 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 39-Tram, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2G-Aulo, 7-Cha, 8-Copad,10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 33PS, 34MA, 34P 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (P), 47 Vic(A), 47-Foss, NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do Not Mix with: 2-PS, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23P, 26-Neo (S), 31-Para, 34-Pseu/Petro, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, 51-JE, 52-Lin, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, New World Cichlids Not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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3. Aulonocranus/Cunningtonia: Ominivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika Feather Fin Group, 8.2 to 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: 4-Bent
Maybe OK to Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn
Do Not Mix With: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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4. Benthochromis: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika Feather Fin Group, 8.2 to 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: 5-BucMaybe OK to Mix with: 4-Bent
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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5. Buccochromis: Predator-Carnivore, Aggressive, May Eat Small Fry, Lake Malawi, Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 4-Bent, 17-Jul, 25-Neo (F)
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 5-Buc, 7-Cha, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 20-Lepi, 27-Neo (O)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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6. Callonochromis: Micro-Predator, Peaceful, Lake Tanganyika
OK to Mix with: 2G-Aulo, 2PS, 2O, 6-Cal, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 25-Neo (F), 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 44-Vic (P), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 31-Para, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M),47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH),
Do Not Mix With: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 22A, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Orht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 37-Stig, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, All other New World Cichlids not Listed in the OK or Maybe lists
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7. Chalinochromis: Omnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika
OK to Mix with: 17-Jul, 25-Neo (F), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2G-Aulo, 2-O, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (0), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 35-Sci, 6-SPA/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JE, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 2-PS, 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 23A, 28-Nimbo, 33 PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 46-Vic (A), 50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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8. Copadichromis: Micro-Predator, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2G-Aulo, 2PS, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34P, 39-Tram, 44-Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 53-SYN, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe to Mix With: 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 20-Lepi, 23 A, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 31-Para, 34MA, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 46-Vic (A), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do not Mix With: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 34-Pseu/Petro, 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, 5-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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9. Cyathapharynx: Herbivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika, 8.2 to 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: None of the fish on these charts
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cypt, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 27-Neo (O), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 36-Spa/Tang, 39-Tram, 47-Foss, 53-SYN
Do not Mix with: 2-Aulo, 2G, 2O, 2PS, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Trop (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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10. Cynotilapa: Ominivors, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo,21-Let, 22-Melan, 33-Proto-G, 35-Sci, 44-Vic (P), 53-Syn
Mabye OK to Mix with:2-Aulo, 2G, 2O, 2PS, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 23-Met,24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33 PS, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 11-Cyph, 15-Ere, 26-Neo (S), 27 Neo (O), 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, All other New World Cichlids not Listed in the OK or Maybe lists
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11. Cyphotilapa Frontosa, Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika
OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-AG, 8-Copad, 14-Dimi, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2O, 2PS, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 13-Cyrt, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 15-Ere, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23A, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para,
32-Plac, 34-Pseu/Proto, 34MA, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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12. Cyprichromis: Micro-Predator, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika, 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: 17-Jul, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S)
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 18-Labeo,
20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig,
38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 53-Syn
Do not Mix with: 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 11-Cyph, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 23A, 33-PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J-51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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13. Cyrtocara Morri: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 17-Jul, 25-Neo (F), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cyrt, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere,
16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 21-Mylo, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 23A, 28-Nimbo, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, 46-Vic (A), All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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14. Dimiochromis: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with:8-Copad, 11-Cyph, 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto-G, 35-Sci, 39-Tram, 47-Foss,
53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2O, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P,
24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34P, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 2PS, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 23A, 25-Neo (F), 26 Neo (S), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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15. Eretmodus: Herbivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika Goby Group, 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with:None of the cichlids in this chart
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 36-Spa/Tang, 44-Vic (P)
Do Not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A,, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 33-Proto, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, 53-Syn, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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16. Iodotropheus: Ominivor, Peaceful, Lake Malawi Mbuna Group
OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 14-Dimi, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 39-Tram, 41-Tro (A), 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 53-Syn, 0-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2-O, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 13-Cryt, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (E), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 12-Cypr, 15-Ere, 23A, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim,All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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17. Julidochromis: Ominivor, Micro-Predator, Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 5-Buc, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 30-Oto, 32-Plac,
39-Tram, 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 6-Cal, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo,
26-Neo (S), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 31-Para, 33-Proto, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 44-Vic (P0, 46-Vic (A), O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 15-Ere, 33-PS, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 43-Trop/Pet, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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18. Labeotropheus: Grazers, Aggressive, Lake Malawi Mbuna Group
OK to Mix with: 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto-G, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 35-Sci, 41-Tro (A), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with:10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34P, 37-Stig,39-Tram, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (E), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 18-Labeo, 23P, 23A, 26 Neo (S), 29-Opht, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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19. Labidochromis: Ominivore, Peaceful, Lake Malawi Mbuna Group
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2PS,, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G,23P, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 39-Tram, 41-Tro (A), 44-Vic (P), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 52-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2O, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 13-Cyrt, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 23A, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (E), 45-Vic (M),46-Vic (A), 51-JF, 52-Lim, NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 12-Cypr, 15-Ere, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Troph/Petro,
50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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20. Lepidolamprologus: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika
OK to Mix with: None of the other cichlids on this chart
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cha, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul,
18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23p, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 45- Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, 53-Syn
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 15-Ere, 22-Melan, 23A, 26-Neo (S), 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-AG, 8-Copad, 14-Dimi, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2O, 2PS, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 13-Cyrt, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 15-Ere, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23A, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para,
32-Plac, 34-Pseu/Proto, 34MA, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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12. Cyprichromis: Micro-Predator, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika, 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: 17-Jul, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S)
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 18-Labeo,
20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig,
38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 53-Syn
Do not Mix with: 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 11-Cyph, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 23A, 33-PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J-51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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13. Cyrtocara Morri: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 17-Jul, 25-Neo (F), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cyrt, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere,
16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 21-Mylo, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 23A, 28-Nimbo, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, 46-Vic (A), All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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14. Dimiochromis: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with:8-Copad, 11-Cyph, 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto-G, 35-Sci, 39-Tram, 47-Foss,
53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2O, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P,
24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34P, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 2PS, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 23A, 25-Neo (F), 26 Neo (S), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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15. Eretmodus: Herbivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika Goby Group, 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with:None of the cichlids in this chart
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 36-Spa/Tang, 44-Vic (P)
Do Not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A,, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 33-Proto, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, 53-Syn, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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16. Iodotropheus: Ominivor, Peaceful, Lake Malawi Mbuna Group
OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 14-Dimi, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 39-Tram, 41-Tro (A), 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 53-Syn, 0-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2-O, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 13-Cryt, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (E), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 12-Cypr, 15-Ere, 23A, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim,All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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17. Julidochromis: Ominivor, Micro-Predator, Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 5-Buc, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 30-Oto, 32-Plac,
39-Tram, 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 6-Cal, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo,
26-Neo (S), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 31-Para, 33-Proto, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 44-Vic (P0, 46-Vic (A), O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 15-Ere, 33-PS, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 43-Trop/Pet, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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18. Labeotropheus: Grazers, Aggressive, Lake Malawi Mbuna Group
OK to Mix with: 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto-G, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 35-Sci, 41-Tro (A), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with:10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34P, 37-Stig,39-Tram, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (E), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 18-Labeo, 23P, 23A, 26 Neo (S), 29-Opht, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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19. Labidochromis: Ominivore, Peaceful, Lake Malawi Mbuna Group
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2PS,, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G,23P, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 39-Tram, 41-Tro (A), 44-Vic (P), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 52-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2O, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 13-Cyrt, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 23A, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (E), 45-Vic (M),46-Vic (A), 51-JF, 52-Lim, NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 12-Cypr, 15-Ere, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Troph/Petro,
50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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20. Lepidolamprologus: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika
OK to Mix with: None of the other cichlids on this chart
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cha, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul,
18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23p, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 45- Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, 53-Syn
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 15-Ere, 22-Melan, 23A, 26-Neo (S), 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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21. Lethrinops: Micro-Predator, Peaceful, Shy, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 19-labid, 25-Neo (F), 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33PS, 44-Vic (P) , 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 18-Labeo, 20-lepi, 21-Let, 23P, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 31-Para, 33-Proto, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, NW-7 Apisto (PMH),
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 11-Cyph, 15-Ere, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23A, 29-Opht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 36-Spa/Tang, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A),50-J, 51-JE, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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22. Melanochromis: Ominivores, Aggressive, Lake Malawi Mbuna Group (Best Kept as one per tank or in Species Only Tanks)
OK to Mix with: 10-Cyno, 16-Iodo, 18-Lebeo, 19-Labid, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 35-Sci, 41-Tro (A), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 34P, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (E), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JE, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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23. Metriaclima: Herbivors, Ominivores, Mildly Aggressive Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group: Sp. Black Nkolongwe, Callainos (Cobalt Blue, Cobalt Zebra), Callainos White Ice, Callainos OB, Sp. Chinyankwari (Sp. Brown), Daktari (Doctor's Cichlid), Esterase Blue, Estrase Orange, Estrase Red (Red Zebra), Fainzilber Hongi Island, Kirondo, Lundo Island, Thumbi West (Will eat Plants), Greshakei (Ice Blue), Greshakei Albino, Lime Nkhomo, Sp. Membe Deep (Do not mix these with other Metriaclima, or with Cynotalipa, or Pseudotropheus), Zebra Blue (Blueberry), Zebra Blue OB (OB Blueberry),
OK to Mix with:8-Copad, 19-Labid, 25-Neo (F), 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, AO, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepi,
21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 34-Pseu/Proto, 34MA, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 2-PS, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 15-Ere, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23A, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 33PS, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 42-Tro (A), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
23 A: (Aggressive): Aggressive Bars, Aurora, Aurora Black Tail, Barlowi, Black Dorsal, Blue Reef, Elongatus Chewere, Elongatus Mdoka, Lombardi (Keyni), Msobo, Pulpican, Pyrsonotos, Zebra (Red Top Zebra), Zebra Liuli, Zebra Lundu, Zebra Ndumbi, Zebra OB Masinje, Zebra OB (OB Clown), Zebra Otter Point, Zebra Ruawre, Zebra Thumbi, Zebra Long Pelvic
OK to Mix with:53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 8-Copad, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 25-Neo (F) 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 35-Sci, 41-Tro (A), 46-Vic (A), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim,
Do not Mix with: 2 Aulo-G, 2-PS, 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-CHa, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi,15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 18-Lebeo, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32- Plac., 33-Proto, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (A), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47-Foss, 50-J, O-1 Rainbows, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
23 P: (Peaceful to Mildy Aggressive): Cynesmarnates, Sp. Dolphin Ndonga (Large Demasoni), Estrase Orange OB,
OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 33 Proto-G, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2PS, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9 Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23 P, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34P, 35-Sci, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF,
Do not Mix with: 2-O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 15-Ere, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 23 A, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (A), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 50-J, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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24. Mylochromis: Predator-Carnivor, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 8-Copad, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 2O, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 46- Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JE, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH), 0-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 15-Ere, 23A, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M),
50-j, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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25. Neolamprologus: (Fairy Group), Micro-Predator, Highly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2O, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 39-Tram, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2PS, 10-Cyno, 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepi, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 40-Trem, 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 22-Melan, 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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26. Neolamprologus: (Shell Group), Lamprologus (Shell Group), Lepiprologus (Shell Group): Mirco-Predator, Mildly Aggressive to
Highly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika, 8.0 to 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: 8-Copad, 12-Cypr, 31-Para, 44-Vic (P)
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 2O, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 13-Cyrt, 17-Jul, 21-Let, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 39-Tram, 45-Vic (M)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 18-labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi,
22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JE, 52-Lim, 53-Syn, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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27. Neolamprologus: (Other Group), Lamprologus (Other Group), Micro-Predator, Mildly Aggressive to Highly Aggressive
OK to Mix with: 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto-G, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 35-Sci, 41-Tro (A), 46-Vic (A), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2O, 5-Buc, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (0), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 34P, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (E), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 2PS, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 6-Cal, 10-Cyno, 15-Ere, 23P, 26-Neo (S), 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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28. Nimbochromis: Predator-Carnivore, Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group (Note: NimboChromis Fusco is Mildly Aggressive and slightly better community tank fish than other Nimbochromis types)
OK to Mix with: 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 27-Neo (O), 33-Proto-G, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 41-Tro (A), 46-Vic (A), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2O, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23A, 24-Mylo, 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (E), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH), 0-1 Rainbows
Do Not Mix with: 2PS, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 23P, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Petro, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, All other fish not listed in the Maybe or OK lists
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29. Ophthalmotilapa: Herbivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika (Feather Fin Group), 8.2 to 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: None of the other cichlids on this chart
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 27-Neo (O), 29-Opht, 31-Para
Do not Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 11-Opht, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in the Maybe or OK lists
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30. Otopharynx, Aristochromis: Predator-Carnivore, Peaceful, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 21-Let, 25-Neo (F), 32-Plac, 39-Tram, 44-Vic (P), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2O, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23A,
24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 23A, 29-Opht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A),50-J, All other fish not listed in the Maybe or OK lists
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OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 19-labid, 25-Neo (F), 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33PS, 44-Vic (P) , 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 18-Labeo, 20-lepi, 21-Let, 23P, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 31-Para, 33-Proto, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, NW-7 Apisto (PMH),
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 11-Cyph, 15-Ere, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23A, 29-Opht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 36-Spa/Tang, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A),50-J, 51-JE, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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22. Melanochromis: Ominivores, Aggressive, Lake Malawi Mbuna Group (Best Kept as one per tank or in Species Only Tanks)
OK to Mix with: 10-Cyno, 16-Iodo, 18-Lebeo, 19-Labid, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 35-Sci, 41-Tro (A), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 34P, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (E), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JE, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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23. Metriaclima: Herbivors, Ominivores, Mildly Aggressive Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group: Sp. Black Nkolongwe, Callainos (Cobalt Blue, Cobalt Zebra), Callainos White Ice, Callainos OB, Sp. Chinyankwari (Sp. Brown), Daktari (Doctor's Cichlid), Esterase Blue, Estrase Orange, Estrase Red (Red Zebra), Fainzilber Hongi Island, Kirondo, Lundo Island, Thumbi West (Will eat Plants), Greshakei (Ice Blue), Greshakei Albino, Lime Nkhomo, Sp. Membe Deep (Do not mix these with other Metriaclima, or with Cynotalipa, or Pseudotropheus), Zebra Blue (Blueberry), Zebra Blue OB (OB Blueberry),
OK to Mix with:8-Copad, 19-Labid, 25-Neo (F), 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, AO, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepi,
21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 34-Pseu/Proto, 34MA, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 2-PS, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 15-Ere, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23A, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 33PS, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 42-Tro (A), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
23 A: (Aggressive): Aggressive Bars, Aurora, Aurora Black Tail, Barlowi, Black Dorsal, Blue Reef, Elongatus Chewere, Elongatus Mdoka, Lombardi (Keyni), Msobo, Pulpican, Pyrsonotos, Zebra (Red Top Zebra), Zebra Liuli, Zebra Lundu, Zebra Ndumbi, Zebra OB Masinje, Zebra OB (OB Clown), Zebra Otter Point, Zebra Ruawre, Zebra Thumbi, Zebra Long Pelvic
OK to Mix with:53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 8-Copad, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 25-Neo (F) 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 35-Sci, 41-Tro (A), 46-Vic (A), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim,
Do not Mix with: 2 Aulo-G, 2-PS, 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-CHa, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi,15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 18-Lebeo, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32- Plac., 33-Proto, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (A), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47-Foss, 50-J, O-1 Rainbows, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
23 P: (Peaceful to Mildy Aggressive): Cynesmarnates, Sp. Dolphin Ndonga (Large Demasoni), Estrase Orange OB,
OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 33 Proto-G, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2PS, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9 Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23 P, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34P, 35-Sci, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF,
Do not Mix with: 2-O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 15-Ere, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 23 A, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (A), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 50-J, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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24. Mylochromis: Predator-Carnivor, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 8-Copad, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 2O, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 46- Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JE, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH), 0-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 15-Ere, 23A, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M),
50-j, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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25. Neolamprologus: (Fairy Group), Micro-Predator, Highly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2O, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 39-Tram, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2PS, 10-Cyno, 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepi, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 40-Trem, 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 22-Melan, 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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26. Neolamprologus: (Shell Group), Lamprologus (Shell Group), Lepiprologus (Shell Group): Mirco-Predator, Mildly Aggressive to
Highly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika, 8.0 to 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: 8-Copad, 12-Cypr, 31-Para, 44-Vic (P)
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 2O, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 13-Cyrt, 17-Jul, 21-Let, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 39-Tram, 45-Vic (M)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 18-labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi,
22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JE, 52-Lim, 53-Syn, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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27. Neolamprologus: (Other Group), Lamprologus (Other Group), Micro-Predator, Mildly Aggressive to Highly Aggressive
OK to Mix with: 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto-G, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 35-Sci, 41-Tro (A), 46-Vic (A), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2O, 5-Buc, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (0), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 34P, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (E), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 2PS, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 6-Cal, 10-Cyno, 15-Ere, 23P, 26-Neo (S), 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
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28. Nimbochromis: Predator-Carnivore, Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group (Note: NimboChromis Fusco is Mildly Aggressive and slightly better community tank fish than other Nimbochromis types)
OK to Mix with: 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 27-Neo (O), 33-Proto-G, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 41-Tro (A), 46-Vic (A), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2O, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23A, 24-Mylo, 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (E), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH), 0-1 Rainbows
Do Not Mix with: 2PS, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 23P, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Petro, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, All other fish not listed in the Maybe or OK lists
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29. Ophthalmotilapa: Herbivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika (Feather Fin Group), 8.2 to 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: None of the other cichlids on this chart
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 27-Neo (O), 29-Opht, 31-Para
Do not Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 11-Opht, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in the Maybe or OK lists
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30. Otopharynx, Aristochromis: Predator-Carnivore, Peaceful, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 21-Let, 25-Neo (F), 32-Plac, 39-Tram, 44-Vic (P), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2O, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23A,
24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 23A, 29-Opht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A),50-J, All other fish not listed in the Maybe or OK lists
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31. Paracyprichromis: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganika, 8.0 to 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S)
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 53-Syn
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2PS, 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 23A, 33 PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34 MA, 34P, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in the Maybe or OK lists
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32. Placidochromis: Micro-Predator, Peaceful, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 6-Cal, 8-copad, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 30-Oto, 39-Tram,44-Vic (P), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo,
25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 11-Cyph, 29-Opht, 23A, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in the Maybe or OK lists
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33. Protomelas: Micro-Predator, Herbivor, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
33 G (Good Community Tank Fish) Annectens (Kabibi), Fenestratus Gome, Fenestratus mbenji, Insignis/Spilonotus Blue Gold (Blue Orange), Kirkii, Pleurotaenia, Similis, Sp. Spilonotus Likoma, Sp. Spilonotus Mozambique, Sp. Spilonotus Tanzania, Sp. Spilonotus Tanzania Liuli (Royal), Sp. Steveni Black Belly, Sp. Steveni Taiwan Reef, Sp. Steveni Taiwan Reef Albino, Sp. Steveni Taiwan Higga Reef, Sp. Steveni Taiwan Ngkuyo, Taeniolatus Boadzulzu Island, Taeniolatus Chilumba Jetty, Taeniolatus Chinyamwezi Island, Taeniolatus Chizumulu Island, Taeniolatus Fire Dwarf (Taeniolatus Red) (Super Red Empress), Taeniolatus Likoma (Tangerine Tiger), Taeniolatus Magunga, Taeniolatus Makanjila Fire Blue, Taeniolatus Namalenje Island (Red Empress)
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 35-Sci, 41-Tro (A), 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
May be OK to Mix with: 2-O, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cypt, 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 18-labeo, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (E), 47-Foss, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 15-Ere, 23A, 29-Opht, 34 Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, All other fish not on the OK or Maybe lists
33PS (Peaceful and Shy) Sp. Johonstoni Solo (Steveni Solo Barred), Marginatus (Turquoise), Spilonotus Mara Rocks (Sulfur Head, Ovatus), Sp. Steveni Imperial (Imperial Tigress)
2Aulo-PS, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33PS, 44-Vic (P), 47-Foss, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2G-Aulo, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 23P, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 33-Proto-G, 45-Vic (M), 48-Hor, NW-7 Apisto (PMH),
Do Not Mix with: 2-O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 12-Cypr, 13-Dimi, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23A,, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S) 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 31-Para, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JE, 52-Lin, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, New World Cichlids Not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
33O Protomelas Insigins Gome same as G except Male only tanks or Species Only Tanks, Will steal and eat other cichlid eggs and may kill hodling mother to get eggs. Protomelas Sp Mbenji Thick Lip (Labrosus), Ornatus (Flavimanus, Maleri Thick Lip) same as G except, will eat smaller fish of 2" or less in size.
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34. Pseudotropheus, Petrotilapia: Ominivore-Grazers, Aggressive, Lake Malawi Mbuna Group Includes: Aggressive Grey Head, Agressive Yellow Fin, Ater, Carbo, Carbo Blue, Cynaneus, Demasoni (Note: Demasoni are very aggressive, especially to each other, both sexes will stake out a territory and take on all comers no matter the size to defend their territory), Elongatus, Elongatus Aggressive, Elongatus Ornatus, Flavus, Perspicax Orang Cap, Perspicax Tanzania, Perspicax Tanzania Liuli, Perspicax Tanzania Puulu, Perspicax Yellow Breast, Polit, Purpuratus, Salosi, Sp. Tursiops Mbenji, Williamsi Chizmulu, All Petrotilapia Types (Note: these fish will attach any and all other grazers, seeing them as a tyhreat to their food source)
OK to Mix with: 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 17-Jul, 23-Met-G, 24-Mylo, 29-Opht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23P, 23A, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 50-J, All other fish not on the OK or Maybe lists.
34 MA: Pseudotropheus Mildly Aggressive: Sp. Acei Msuli (Purple Acei, Yellow Tail Aci), Sp. Carbo Blue and Golden, Sp. Dumpy, Sp. elongatus Bee, Elongatus Boadzulu, Elongatus Chailosi, Elongatus Chisumulu, Elongatus Chitimba, Elongatus Greenback, Elongatus Linganjala, Elongatus Masimbwe, Elongatus Mbako, Elongatus Mbenji Brown, Elongatus Metangul, Elongatus Ndumbi, Elongatus Ngkuyo, Elongatus Ruarwe (Jewel Spot), Elongatus Slab, Elongatus Taiwian, Elongatus Usisya, Sp. Elongatus Yellow Tail, Williamsi, Williamsi North
OK to Mix with: 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2O, 8_Copad,17-Jul, 23-Met-G, 24-Mylo, 29-Opht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 45-V (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF,
Do not Mix with: 2P, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23P, 23A, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, 52-Lim, All other fish not on the OK or Maybe lists.
34 P: Pseudotropheus Peaceful: Sp. Acei Ngara White Tail, Scolofi, Scolofi Albino
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 28-Nimbo, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2P, 2O, 11-Cyph, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 18-Labero, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 27 Neo (O), 29-Opht, 32-Placo, 33_Proto-G, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 45-V (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF,
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 15-Ere, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 23A, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 50-J, 52-Lim, All other fish not on the OK or Maybe lists.
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35. Sciaenochromis: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive; but, will eat small Fry, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 10-Cyno, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 18-labeo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto-G, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 52-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 15-Ere, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, All other fish not on the OK or Maybe lists
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36. Spathodus, Tanganicodus: Herbivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika Goby Group, 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: None of the other cichlids in this chart
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 36-Spa/Tang, 44-Vic (P)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, 53-Syn, All other fish not on the OK or Maybe Lists
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37. Stigmathromis: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: None of the other cichlids in this chart
Maybe OK to Mix With: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 21-let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 46-Vic (A), 48_Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 9-Cya, 15-Ere, 23P, 23A, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 50-J, 53-Syn, All other fish not on the OK or Maybe Lists
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38. Telmatochromis: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive to Highly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika Shell Dwellers, 8.0 to 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: None of the other fish not listed in the Maybe list
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2-Aul, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 17-Jul, 21-Let, 25-Neo (F), 30-Oto, 31-Para, 38-Tel, 44-Vic (P),
45-Vic (M)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 18-Lebo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, 53-Syn, All of the other fish not listed in the maybe list.
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39. Tramitichromis: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 25-Neo (F), 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O),
28-Nimbo,31-Para, 33-Proto, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 15-Ere, 23A, 29-Opht, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Trop (A), 42-Trop (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, None of the other fish not listed in the OK or Maybe Lists
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40. Trematocranus: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Snail Crusher, Lake Malawi
OK to Mix with: 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 21-Let, 32-Plac, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 18-labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 33-Proto-G, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 15-Ere, 23A, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, None of the other fish not in the OK or Maybe lists
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OK to Mix with: 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S)
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 53-Syn
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2PS, 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 23A, 33 PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34 MA, 34P, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in the Maybe or OK lists
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32. Placidochromis: Micro-Predator, Peaceful, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 6-Cal, 8-copad, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 30-Oto, 39-Tram,44-Vic (P), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo,
25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 11-Cyph, 29-Opht, 23A, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in the Maybe or OK lists
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33. Protomelas: Micro-Predator, Herbivor, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
33 G (Good Community Tank Fish) Annectens (Kabibi), Fenestratus Gome, Fenestratus mbenji, Insignis/Spilonotus Blue Gold (Blue Orange), Kirkii, Pleurotaenia, Similis, Sp. Spilonotus Likoma, Sp. Spilonotus Mozambique, Sp. Spilonotus Tanzania, Sp. Spilonotus Tanzania Liuli (Royal), Sp. Steveni Black Belly, Sp. Steveni Taiwan Reef, Sp. Steveni Taiwan Reef Albino, Sp. Steveni Taiwan Higga Reef, Sp. Steveni Taiwan Ngkuyo, Taeniolatus Boadzulzu Island, Taeniolatus Chilumba Jetty, Taeniolatus Chinyamwezi Island, Taeniolatus Chizumulu Island, Taeniolatus Fire Dwarf (Taeniolatus Red) (Super Red Empress), Taeniolatus Likoma (Tangerine Tiger), Taeniolatus Magunga, Taeniolatus Makanjila Fire Blue, Taeniolatus Namalenje Island (Red Empress)
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 35-Sci, 41-Tro (A), 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
May be OK to Mix with: 2-O, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cypt, 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 18-labeo, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 42-Tro (E), 47-Foss, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 15-Ere, 23A, 29-Opht, 34 Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, All other fish not on the OK or Maybe lists
33PS (Peaceful and Shy) Sp. Johonstoni Solo (Steveni Solo Barred), Marginatus (Turquoise), Spilonotus Mara Rocks (Sulfur Head, Ovatus), Sp. Steveni Imperial (Imperial Tigress)
2Aulo-PS, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33PS, 44-Vic (P), 47-Foss, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2G-Aulo, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 23P, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 33-Proto-G, 45-Vic (M), 48-Hor, NW-7 Apisto (PMH),
Do Not Mix with: 2-O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 12-Cypr, 13-Dimi, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23A,, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S) 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 31-Para, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JE, 52-Lin, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, New World Cichlids Not listed in OK or Maybe Lists
33O Protomelas Insigins Gome same as G except Male only tanks or Species Only Tanks, Will steal and eat other cichlid eggs and may kill hodling mother to get eggs. Protomelas Sp Mbenji Thick Lip (Labrosus), Ornatus (Flavimanus, Maleri Thick Lip) same as G except, will eat smaller fish of 2" or less in size.
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34. Pseudotropheus, Petrotilapia: Ominivore-Grazers, Aggressive, Lake Malawi Mbuna Group Includes: Aggressive Grey Head, Agressive Yellow Fin, Ater, Carbo, Carbo Blue, Cynaneus, Demasoni (Note: Demasoni are very aggressive, especially to each other, both sexes will stake out a territory and take on all comers no matter the size to defend their territory), Elongatus, Elongatus Aggressive, Elongatus Ornatus, Flavus, Perspicax Orang Cap, Perspicax Tanzania, Perspicax Tanzania Liuli, Perspicax Tanzania Puulu, Perspicax Yellow Breast, Polit, Purpuratus, Salosi, Sp. Tursiops Mbenji, Williamsi Chizmulu, All Petrotilapia Types (Note: these fish will attach any and all other grazers, seeing them as a tyhreat to their food source)
OK to Mix with: 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 17-Jul, 23-Met-G, 24-Mylo, 29-Opht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23P, 23A, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 50-J, All other fish not on the OK or Maybe lists.
34 MA: Pseudotropheus Mildly Aggressive: Sp. Acei Msuli (Purple Acei, Yellow Tail Aci), Sp. Carbo Blue and Golden, Sp. Dumpy, Sp. elongatus Bee, Elongatus Boadzulu, Elongatus Chailosi, Elongatus Chisumulu, Elongatus Chitimba, Elongatus Greenback, Elongatus Linganjala, Elongatus Masimbwe, Elongatus Mbako, Elongatus Mbenji Brown, Elongatus Metangul, Elongatus Ndumbi, Elongatus Ngkuyo, Elongatus Ruarwe (Jewel Spot), Elongatus Slab, Elongatus Taiwian, Elongatus Usisya, Sp. Elongatus Yellow Tail, Williamsi, Williamsi North
OK to Mix with: 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2O, 8_Copad,17-Jul, 23-Met-G, 24-Mylo, 29-Opht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 45-V (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF,
Do not Mix with: 2P, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23P, 23A, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, 52-Lim, All other fish not on the OK or Maybe lists.
34 P: Pseudotropheus Peaceful: Sp. Acei Ngara White Tail, Scolofi, Scolofi Albino
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 28-Nimbo, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2P, 2O, 11-Cyph, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 18-Labero, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 27 Neo (O), 29-Opht, 32-Placo, 33_Proto-G, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 45-V (M), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF,
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 15-Ere, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 23A, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 50-J, 52-Lim, All other fish not on the OK or Maybe lists.
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35. Sciaenochromis: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive; but, will eat small Fry, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 10-Cyno, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 18-labeo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto-G, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 52-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 15-Ere, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, All other fish not on the OK or Maybe lists
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36. Spathodus, Tanganicodus: Herbivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika Goby Group, 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: None of the other cichlids in this chart
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 36-Spa/Tang, 44-Vic (P)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, 53-Syn, All other fish not on the OK or Maybe Lists
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37. Stigmathromis: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: None of the other cichlids in this chart
Maybe OK to Mix With: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 21-let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 46-Vic (A), 48_Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 9-Cya, 15-Ere, 23P, 23A, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 50-J, 53-Syn, All other fish not on the OK or Maybe Lists
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38. Telmatochromis: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive to Highly Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika Shell Dwellers, 8.0 to 8.6 PH
OK to Mix with: None of the other fish not listed in the Maybe list
Maybe OK to Mix with: 2-Aul, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 17-Jul, 21-Let, 25-Neo (F), 30-Oto, 31-Para, 38-Tel, 44-Vic (P),
45-Vic (M)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 18-Lebo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, 53-Syn, All of the other fish not listed in the maybe list.
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39. Tramitichromis: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Lake Malawi Haplochromis Group
OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 25-Neo (F), 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (O),
28-Nimbo,31-Para, 33-Proto, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 15-Ere, 23A, 29-Opht, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Trop (A), 42-Trop (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, None of the other fish not listed in the OK or Maybe Lists
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40. Trematocranus: Predator-Carnivore, Mildly Aggressive, Snail Crusher, Lake Malawi
OK to Mix with: 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 21-Let, 32-Plac, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 18-labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 33-Proto-G, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 15-Ere, 23A, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, None of the other fish not in the OK or Maybe lists
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41. Tropheops (Aggressive): Herbivore, Lake Malawi Mbuna Group
OK to Mix with: 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 8-Copad, 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 23-Met-G, 23A, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 34-Pseu/Petro, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A),
42-Tro (E), 46-Vic (A)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 20-Lepi, 21-Lepi, 23P, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34MA, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48_Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, None of the other fish not listed in the OK or Maybe List
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42. Tropheops (Extremely Aggressive): Herbivore, Lake Malawi Mbuna Group
OK to Mix with: None of the fish not listed in the maybe list
Maybe OK to Mix with: 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto-G, 40-Trem, 41-Trop (A)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P),45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-Jf, 52-Lim, 53-Syn, None of the other fish not listed in the maybe list
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43. Tropheus, Petrochromis: Grazer, Extremely Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika
OK to Mix with: None of the other Fish not listed in the Maybe List
Maybe OK to Mix with: 43-Trop/Pet (* 18 or More of the same type in a 100 Gallon Tank Only)
Do not Mix with: All other fish included in these charts
Exception: on a rare occasion, one small juvenile can be added to an aggressive group of African Cichlids, grow up with them, and get along with them. However, it will difficult to add any other fish to this tank after this fish becomes adult size.
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44. Victorican (Peaceful), Herbivore, Lake Victorian Basin Haplochromis All Red (Lake Edward All Red), Haplochromis Sp. Ruby Green, Haplochromis Thereuterion (Double Stripe), Harpagochromis Sp. Golden Duck (This fish requires a larger tank and will eat fish of 3" or less), Oreochromis Esculentus (Ngege) & Oreochromis Mossambicus (Mozambique Tilapia), & Oreochromis Niloticus (Nile Tilapia) (Need larger tank of 120 Gallons or more, grow up to 12 inches, will eat smaller Fish), Oreochromis Variabilis (Need larger tank of 120 Gallons or more, grow up to 12 inches, eat primarily algae, do not mix with other algae pickers), Paralabidochromis Sp. Fire (Fire Uganda), Prognathochromis Perrieri & Prognathochromis Sp. Silver Stileto (Will Eat smaller fish), *Ptyochromis Sp. Salmon* (Mildly Aggessive; but, shy will hide color in more Aggresive mixes), Thoracochromis brauschi, Xystichromis All Red (Kyoga Fkameback), Xystichromis Day Glow, Xystichromis Sp. Flameback, Yssichromis Sp. Blue Tipped, Yssichromis Piceatus (Do best in groups of 6 or more),
Please Note: Most of these fish are endangered. Females of each group look alike and, therefore, females from each sceitific group should not be mixed together to prevent cross breeding.
OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 26-Neo (S), 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 44-Vic (P), 47-Foss, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 23P, 31-Para, 34P, 36-SPA/Tang, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH),
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25 Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46 Vic (A), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, None of the other fish not listed in the OK or Maybe lists
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45. Victorian Haplochromis (Mildly Aggressive), Astatolipa: Ominivore, Carnivore, Haplochromis: Herbivore, Ominivore,
Ptyochromis: Carnivore, Lake Victorian Basin: Astatolipa Aeneoclor (Yellow Belly Albert), Astatolipa burtoni, Astatolipa Desfontainii, Astatolipa Latifasciata (Zebra Obliquidens), Astatolipa Latifasciata Ablino (Zebra Obliquidens Albino), Astatolipa Sp. 35 Tomato, Enterochromis Sp. Red Scraper (Do not mix this fish with other more aggressive Algae Pickers), Haplochromis Sp. Blue Obliquidens, Haplochromis Sp. Fine Bar Scraper (Do not mix with other more asggressive Algae Pickers), Haplochromis Sp. Flavenentis, Haplochromis Kenya Gold, Haplochromis Limax, Lipochromis Sp. Matumbi Hunter & Melanopterus & Parvidens Red (These three fish will eat larvae of other cichlids and attack holding mothers. They are best kept in Male only tanks or in Species Only Tanks), Neochromis Sp. Bihiru Scraper (Best kept with other mildly aggressive fish, do not mix with other Neochromis, Lithochromis, or Mbipi Fish), Neochromis Greenwood (Velvety Black) ( do not mix with other Neochromis, Lithochromis, Mbipi Fish, or fish containing Black or Red Color), Neochromis rufocaudalis (Sp. Nigricans) (Best kept with other mildly aggressive fish, do not mix with other Neochromis, Lithochromis, or Mbipi Fish), Paralibidochromis Chilotes Ruti Island, Zue Island, Paralabidochromis Chromogynos (Black Piebald) (Can get too agggessive for more peaceful fish when spawning), Paralibidochromis Sp. Red Fin Piebald, Sp. Flourescent Pink Piebald, Paralibidochromis Sauvagei (Chessboard) (Rock Kribensis), Sauvagei Mwanza Gulf (Yellow Rock Kribensis), Sauvagei Uganda (Blue Rock Kribebsis), Psammochromis Riponianus, Pseudocenilabrus Multicolor Victorie, Nicholsi, Pundamila Cf. Azureu (Blue Nyereri), Pundamila Igneopinnis (Black & Orange Nyereri), Pundamila Sp. Readhead (Readhead Nyereri) (do not keep with other grazers, or other Pundamila) (Note: Pundamila should not be kept with other Pundamila), Xystichromis Phytophagus (Christmas Fulu), Yssichromis Pyrrhocephalus
OK to Mix with: 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 25-Neo (F), 33-Proto, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Mabye OK to Mix with:1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2P, 2O, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (0), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 15-Ere, 22-Melan, 23A, 24-Mylo, 29-Opht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in the OK or Maybe Lists
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46. Victorian Haplochromis (Aggressive), (Enterochromis), (Haplochromis): Herbivore, Carnivore, (Lithochromis): Carnivore, (Neochromis): Herbivore: Astatilapia (Haplochromis) Sp. 44 Thick Skin (Obliquidens), Haplochromis Cyaneus (Blue Rock Picker), Haplochromis Sp. Entebbe (Two males of this type will not tolerate each other in the same tank), Lithochromis Rubripinnis (Blue Pseudonigricans) & Rufus (Red Pseudonigricans) & Xanthorteryx Makobe (Should not be mixed with Neochromis, Lithochromis, or Mbipi Fish) (Rufus should not be mixed with any other red color fish), Mbipi Lutea (Xystichromis Sp. carp) Makobe Island & Mbipi cf. Lutea Yala Swamp (Spot Bar, cf. lutea crossbar) (Should not be mixed with Neochromis, Lithochromis, or Mbipi Fish), Pseudocenilabrus Multicolor Multicolor, Pundamila Sp. Blue Bar (Hippo Point Blue Bar), Sp Crimson Tide (Red Snout Nyereri), Marocephala (Haplochromis Sp. Deep Water), Nyereri (Anchor Island, Igombe Island, Luanza, Makobe Island, Mwanza Gulf, Python Island, Ruti, Pundamila Pundamila (Nyereri Zebra), Sp. Red Flank Nansio Bay, Sp. Red Head (Red Head Nyereri) (Pundamila should not be mixed with other Pundamila types)
OK to Mix with: 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2O, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan,
23-Met-G, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix With: 2-Aulo-G, 2P, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 21-Let, 23P, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in the OK or Maybe List
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47. Fossochromis (Malawi Sand Diver): Carnivore, Peaceful
OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo, 8-Copad, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 25-Neo (F), 44-Vic (P), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 10-Cyn, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepid, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, Met_P,
24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 27 Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 39- Tram, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M),
46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH), O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 15-Ere, 23A, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opth, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Petro, 50-J, 51-JF, 53-Lim, All the other fish not listed in the OK or Maybe lists
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48- Hornet Tilapia (Tilapia Butlikoferi) Mildly Aggressive, Large River and Stream Cichlid
OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 30-Oto, 33-Proto-G, 45-Vic (M), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 10-Cyn, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepid, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F),
27-Neo (O), 28-Numbo, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34-Pseu.Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 46-Vic (A), 49-Til 51-JF, 52-Lim, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 15-Eret, 17-Jul, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Trop (A), 42-Trop (E), 43-Trop/Petro, 47-Hor, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in the Maybe List
Note: Two or more of this fish will fight until only one is left, unless they are a matted pair. Only way to tell sex is by length of lower
fins in adults. Hornet Tilapia with Long front Lower Fins are Male. Hornet Tilapia with shorter front lower fins are female.
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49-Tilaoia Rendal, Herbivore, Peaceful, Large River and Stream Cichlid
OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 30-Oto, 33-Proto-G, 45-Vic (M), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 10-Cyn, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepid, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F),
27-Neo (O), 28-Numbo, 32-Plac, 34-Pseu.Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 46-Vic (A), 49-Til 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 15-Eret, 17-Jul, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Trop (A), 42-Trop (E), 43-Trop/Petro, 47-Hor, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, None of the fish not listed in the OK or Maybe list
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50-Jewel Fish-Hermichromis Guttaus (Red) Extremely Aggressive River and Stream Cichlid
OK to Mix with: None of the other African fish on this chart
Maybe OK to Mix with: None of the other African Fish on this chart.
Do not Mix with: Any of the other fish on this chart
Note: Do not confuse this fish with the Hermichormis Lifalili (Red, jewel Fish)
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51-Jewel Fish-Hermichromis Lifalili (Red), Hermichromis Paynei (Blue), River and Stream Cichlid PH 7.2-7.8
OK to Mix with: None of the other fish not listed in the maybe list
Maybe OK to Mix with: 7-Cha, 10-Cyn, 13-Cyprt, 14-Dimi, 18-Lebo, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto-G,
34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 48-Hor, 51-JF, 52-Lim, 53-Syn
Do Not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 11-Cyr, 12-Cypr, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 24-Mylo, 24-Neo (F), 25-Neo (S), 29-Oph, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 42-Trio (E), 43-Trop/Petro, 44-Vic (P), 45 Vic (M),
46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 49-Til, 50-J, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH) and all other fish not listed on their maybe list.
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52-Limbochromis Robertsi Aggressive, River an Stream Cichlid 7.6 t0 7.8 PH
OK to Mix with: None of the fish not listed in the maybe list.
Maybe OK to Mix with: 7-Cha, 10-Cyn, 13-Cyprt, 14-Dimi, 18-Lebo, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23A, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto-G
34-Pseu/Petro, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 48-Hor, 51-JF, 52-Lim, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do Not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 11-Cyr, 12-Cypr, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 23P, 24-Mylo, 24-Neo (F), 25-Neo (S), 29-Oph, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34MA, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 42-Trio (E), 43-Trop/Petro, 44-Vic (P), 45 Vic (M),
46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 49-Til, 50-J, None of the fish not listed in the Maybe List
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53-Synodtis; African Catfish (Not a Cichlid), Angelicus, Birchardi, Decorus, Flavitaeniatus, Multipuncatatus, Nogrivemtris, Schoutedeni:
OK to Mix with: All the African cichlids listed on this chart other than those listed below., 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 9-Cya, 12-Cyp, 20-Lepi, 31-Para, 51-JF, NW-1Aeq (PMS), NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-8 Apisto (PMS) NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-13 Geo (PMAS), NW-14 Geo (MAN), NW-15 Gyn (MAH), NW-15 GYM (PMAN), NW-17 GYM (PMAS), NW-18 (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-25 (PMAS), NW-26 The (PMAN), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-31 V (MAH), NW-33 MIK (Rams)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 15-Ere, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 42-Trop (E), 43-Trop/Petro, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, All others not listed in the OK or Maybe Lists. Note: Multipuncatatus are best in Male Only Tanks, If you value your cichlid fry, do not mix these fish with African Cichlid females. When spawning occurs, these fish will lay their own eggs, steal the cichlid eggs, the cichlid mother will pick up a mix of her eggs and the catfish eggs. In three days, the catfish fry will hatch and eat any remaining cichlid eggs.
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OK to Mix with: 16-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 8-Copad, 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 23-Met-G, 23A, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 34-Pseu/Petro, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A),
42-Tro (E), 46-Vic (A)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 20-Lepi, 21-Lepi, 23P, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34MA, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, 48_Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, None of the other fish not listed in the OK or Maybe List
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42. Tropheops (Extremely Aggressive): Herbivore, Lake Malawi Mbuna Group
OK to Mix with: None of the fish not listed in the maybe list
Maybe OK to Mix with: 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 22-Melan, 24-Mylo, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto-G, 40-Trem, 41-Trop (A)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 25-Neo (F), 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 39-Tram, 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P),45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-Jf, 52-Lim, 53-Syn, None of the other fish not listed in the maybe list
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43. Tropheus, Petrochromis: Grazer, Extremely Aggressive, Lake Tanganyika
OK to Mix with: None of the other Fish not listed in the Maybe List
Maybe OK to Mix with: 43-Trop/Pet (* 18 or More of the same type in a 100 Gallon Tank Only)
Do not Mix with: All other fish included in these charts
Exception: on a rare occasion, one small juvenile can be added to an aggressive group of African Cichlids, grow up with them, and get along with them. However, it will difficult to add any other fish to this tank after this fish becomes adult size.
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44. Victorican (Peaceful), Herbivore, Lake Victorian Basin Haplochromis All Red (Lake Edward All Red), Haplochromis Sp. Ruby Green, Haplochromis Thereuterion (Double Stripe), Harpagochromis Sp. Golden Duck (This fish requires a larger tank and will eat fish of 3" or less), Oreochromis Esculentus (Ngege) & Oreochromis Mossambicus (Mozambique Tilapia), & Oreochromis Niloticus (Nile Tilapia) (Need larger tank of 120 Gallons or more, grow up to 12 inches, will eat smaller Fish), Oreochromis Variabilis (Need larger tank of 120 Gallons or more, grow up to 12 inches, eat primarily algae, do not mix with other algae pickers), Paralabidochromis Sp. Fire (Fire Uganda), Prognathochromis Perrieri & Prognathochromis Sp. Silver Stileto (Will Eat smaller fish), *Ptyochromis Sp. Salmon* (Mildly Aggessive; but, shy will hide color in more Aggresive mixes), Thoracochromis brauschi, Xystichromis All Red (Kyoga Fkameback), Xystichromis Day Glow, Xystichromis Sp. Flameback, Yssichromis Sp. Blue Tipped, Yssichromis Piceatus (Do best in groups of 6 or more),
Please Note: Most of these fish are endangered. Females of each group look alike and, therefore, females from each sceitific group should not be mixed together to prevent cross breeding.
OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo-G, 2PS, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 26-Neo (S), 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 44-Vic (P), 47-Foss, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Ere, 17-Jul, 20-Lepi, 23P, 31-Para, 34P, 36-SPA/Tang, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M), 47-Foss, NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH),
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2O, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 18-Labeo, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25 Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 29-Opht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 46 Vic (A), 48-Hor, 49-Til, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, None of the other fish not listed in the OK or Maybe lists
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45. Victorian Haplochromis (Mildly Aggressive), Astatolipa: Ominivore, Carnivore, Haplochromis: Herbivore, Ominivore,
Ptyochromis: Carnivore, Lake Victorian Basin: Astatolipa Aeneoclor (Yellow Belly Albert), Astatolipa burtoni, Astatolipa Desfontainii, Astatolipa Latifasciata (Zebra Obliquidens), Astatolipa Latifasciata Ablino (Zebra Obliquidens Albino), Astatolipa Sp. 35 Tomato, Enterochromis Sp. Red Scraper (Do not mix this fish with other more aggressive Algae Pickers), Haplochromis Sp. Blue Obliquidens, Haplochromis Sp. Fine Bar Scraper (Do not mix with other more asggressive Algae Pickers), Haplochromis Sp. Flavenentis, Haplochromis Kenya Gold, Haplochromis Limax, Lipochromis Sp. Matumbi Hunter & Melanopterus & Parvidens Red (These three fish will eat larvae of other cichlids and attack holding mothers. They are best kept in Male only tanks or in Species Only Tanks), Neochromis Sp. Bihiru Scraper (Best kept with other mildly aggressive fish, do not mix with other Neochromis, Lithochromis, or Mbipi Fish), Neochromis Greenwood (Velvety Black) ( do not mix with other Neochromis, Lithochromis, Mbipi Fish, or fish containing Black or Red Color), Neochromis rufocaudalis (Sp. Nigricans) (Best kept with other mildly aggressive fish, do not mix with other Neochromis, Lithochromis, or Mbipi Fish), Paralibidochromis Chilotes Ruti Island, Zue Island, Paralabidochromis Chromogynos (Black Piebald) (Can get too agggessive for more peaceful fish when spawning), Paralibidochromis Sp. Red Fin Piebald, Sp. Flourescent Pink Piebald, Paralibidochromis Sauvagei (Chessboard) (Rock Kribensis), Sauvagei Mwanza Gulf (Yellow Rock Kribensis), Sauvagei Uganda (Blue Rock Kribebsis), Psammochromis Riponianus, Pseudocenilabrus Multicolor Victorie, Nicholsi, Pundamila Cf. Azureu (Blue Nyereri), Pundamila Igneopinnis (Black & Orange Nyereri), Pundamila Sp. Readhead (Readhead Nyereri) (do not keep with other grazers, or other Pundamila) (Note: Pundamila should not be kept with other Pundamila), Xystichromis Phytophagus (Christmas Fulu), Yssichromis Pyrrhocephalus
OK to Mix with: 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 25-Neo (F), 33-Proto, 48-Hor, 49-Til, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Mabye OK to Mix with:1-Alto, 2-Aulo-G, 2P, 2O, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 10-Cyno, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 21-Let, 23-Met-G, 23P, 26-Neo (S), 27-Neo (0), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 15-Ere, 22-Melan, 23A, 24-Mylo, 29-Opht, 34-Pseu/Petro, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in the OK or Maybe Lists
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46. Victorian Haplochromis (Aggressive), (Enterochromis), (Haplochromis): Herbivore, Carnivore, (Lithochromis): Carnivore, (Neochromis): Herbivore: Astatilapia (Haplochromis) Sp. 44 Thick Skin (Obliquidens), Haplochromis Cyaneus (Blue Rock Picker), Haplochromis Sp. Entebbe (Two males of this type will not tolerate each other in the same tank), Lithochromis Rubripinnis (Blue Pseudonigricans) & Rufus (Red Pseudonigricans) & Xanthorteryx Makobe (Should not be mixed with Neochromis, Lithochromis, or Mbipi Fish) (Rufus should not be mixed with any other red color fish), Mbipi Lutea (Xystichromis Sp. carp) Makobe Island & Mbipi cf. Lutea Yala Swamp (Spot Bar, cf. lutea crossbar) (Should not be mixed with Neochromis, Lithochromis, or Mbipi Fish), Pseudocenilabrus Multicolor Multicolor, Pundamila Sp. Blue Bar (Hippo Point Blue Bar), Sp Crimson Tide (Red Snout Nyereri), Marocephala (Haplochromis Sp. Deep Water), Nyereri (Anchor Island, Igombe Island, Luanza, Makobe Island, Mwanza Gulf, Python Island, Ruti, Pundamila Pundamila (Nyereri Zebra), Sp. Red Flank Nansio Bay, Sp. Red Head (Red Head Nyereri) (Pundamila should not be mixed with other Pundamila types)
OK to Mix with: 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto, 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 2O, 8-Copad, 10-Cyno, 12-Cypr, 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 18-Labeo, 19-Labid, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan,
23-Met-G, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 45-Vic (M), 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix With: 2-Aulo-G, 2P, 3-Aul/Cunn, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 13-Cyrt, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 21-Let, 23P, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Pet, 44-Vic (P), 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in the OK or Maybe List
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47. Fossochromis (Malawi Sand Diver): Carnivore, Peaceful
OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo, 8-Copad, 14-Dimi, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 25-Neo (F), 44-Vic (P), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 1-Alto, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 9-Cya, 10-Cyn, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 13-Cyrt, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepid, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, Met_P,
24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 27 Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33-Proto-G, 33PS, 34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 39- Tram, 40-Trem, 45-Vic (M),
46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 48-Hor, 49-Til, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH), O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 15-Ere, 23A, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opth, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 41-Tro (A), 42-Tro (E), 43-Trop/Petro, 50-J, 51-JF, 53-Lim, All the other fish not listed in the OK or Maybe lists
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48- Hornet Tilapia (Tilapia Butlikoferi) Mildly Aggressive, Large River and Stream Cichlid
OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 30-Oto, 33-Proto-G, 45-Vic (M), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 10-Cyn, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepid, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F),
27-Neo (O), 28-Numbo, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34-Pseu.Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 46-Vic (A), 49-Til 51-JF, 52-Lim, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 15-Eret, 17-Jul, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Trop (A), 42-Trop (E), 43-Trop/Petro, 47-Hor, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, All other fish not listed in the Maybe List
Note: Two or more of this fish will fight until only one is left, unless they are a matted pair. Only way to tell sex is by length of lower
fins in adults. Hornet Tilapia with Long front Lower Fins are Male. Hornet Tilapia with shorter front lower fins are female.
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49-Tilaoia Rendal, Herbivore, Peaceful, Large River and Stream Cichlid
OK to Mix with: 2-Aulo, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 30-Oto, 33-Proto-G, 45-Vic (M), 53-Syn
Maybe OK to Mix with: 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 10-Cyn, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 18-Labeo, 20-Lepid, 21-Let, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23P, 23A, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F),
27-Neo (O), 28-Numbo, 32-Plac, 34-Pseu.Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 44-Vic (P), 46-Vic (A), 49-Til 51-JF, 52-Lim, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 1-Alto, 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 9-Cya, 11-Cyph, 12-Cypr, 15-Eret, 17-Jul, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 31-Para, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 41-Trop (A), 42-Trop (E), 43-Trop/Petro, 47-Hor, 50-J, 51-JF, 52-Lim, None of the fish not listed in the OK or Maybe list
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50-Jewel Fish-Hermichromis Guttaus (Red) Extremely Aggressive River and Stream Cichlid
OK to Mix with: None of the other African fish on this chart
Maybe OK to Mix with: None of the other African Fish on this chart.
Do not Mix with: Any of the other fish on this chart
Note: Do not confuse this fish with the Hermichormis Lifalili (Red, jewel Fish)
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51-Jewel Fish-Hermichromis Lifalili (Red), Hermichromis Paynei (Blue), River and Stream Cichlid PH 7.2-7.8
OK to Mix with: None of the other fish not listed in the maybe list
Maybe OK to Mix with: 7-Cha, 10-Cyn, 13-Cyprt, 14-Dimi, 18-Lebo, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto-G,
34-Pseu/Petro, 34MA, 34P, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 48-Hor, 51-JF, 52-Lim, 53-Syn
Do Not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 11-Cyr, 12-Cypr, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 24-Mylo, 24-Neo (F), 25-Neo (S), 29-Oph, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 42-Trio (E), 43-Trop/Petro, 44-Vic (P), 45 Vic (M),
46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 49-Til, 50-J, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH) and all other fish not listed on their maybe list.
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52-Limbochromis Robertsi Aggressive, River an Stream Cichlid 7.6 t0 7.8 PH
OK to Mix with: None of the fish not listed in the maybe list.
Maybe OK to Mix with: 7-Cha, 10-Cyn, 13-Cyprt, 14-Dimi, 18-Lebo, 20-Lepi, 22-Melan, 23-Met-G, 23A, 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 33-Proto-G
34-Pseu/Petro, 35-Sci, 37-Stig, 39-Tram, 40-Trem, 41-Tro (A), 48-Hor, 51-JF, 52-Lim, 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows, NW-3, Amp (MAH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do Not Mix with: 1-Alto, 2-Aulo, 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 6-Cal, 8-Copad, 9-Cya, 11-Cyr, 12-Cypr, 15-Ere, 16-Iodo, 17-Jul, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 23P, 24-Mylo, 24-Neo (F), 25-Neo (S), 29-Oph, 30-Oto, 31-Para, 32-Plac, 33PS, 34MA, 34P, 36-Spa/Tang, 38-Tel, 42-Trio (E), 43-Trop/Petro, 44-Vic (P), 45 Vic (M),
46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 49-Til, 50-J, None of the fish not listed in the Maybe List
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53-Synodtis; African Catfish (Not a Cichlid), Angelicus, Birchardi, Decorus, Flavitaeniatus, Multipuncatatus, Nogrivemtris, Schoutedeni:
OK to Mix with: All the African cichlids listed on this chart other than those listed below., 53-Syn, O-1 Rainbows
Maybe OK to Mix with: 9-Cya, 12-Cyp, 20-Lepi, 31-Para, 51-JF, NW-1Aeq (PMS), NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-8 Apisto (PMS) NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-13 Geo (PMAS), NW-14 Geo (MAN), NW-15 Gyn (MAH), NW-15 GYM (PMAN), NW-17 GYM (PMAS), NW-18 (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-25 (PMAS), NW-26 The (PMAN), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-31 V (MAH), NW-33 MIK (Rams)
Do not Mix with: 3-Aul, 4-Bent, 5-Buc, 15-Ere, 26-Neo (S), 29-Opht, 36-Spa/Tang, 37-Stig, 38-Tel, 42-Trop (E), 43-Trop/Petro, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, All others not listed in the OK or Maybe Lists. Note: Multipuncatatus are best in Male Only Tanks, If you value your cichlid fry, do not mix these fish with African Cichlid females. When spawning occurs, these fish will lay their own eggs, steal the cichlid eggs, the cichlid mother will pick up a mix of her eggs and the catfish eggs. In three days, the catfish fry will hatch and eat any remaining cichlid eggs.
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Caution: Use the above chart, and information as a guide line only. Individual results may vary.
Additional General Compatability Rules:
Do not mix cichlids that look very similar in color in the same gensis; such as: Aulocara Benga, Carolinae, Contratus, Flavescens, Freibergi, Lwanda, etc.
Nor should Cichlids from different genesis that look similar in color be mixed in a community tank; such as: Pseudotropheus Barlowi, Pseudotropheus Daktari, and Petrotilapia Nkhata Orange, etc.
More than one Male of the same type will rarely work in any Aquarium. Ocassionally a dominate male will tolerate a sub-dominate male; but, only the dominate male will reach full color.
One or more females of the same type as a male, in the same tank, will help to acheive the maximum color from the male.
In order for cichlids to spawn, it is best to keep at least two, or three females, per one of same type male, in the same tank.
See out Ideal African Tank, Peacful African Cichlid Mix, and Aggressive Mix pages for lists of specific fish that normallay can be mixed:
Additional General Compatability Rules:
Do not mix cichlids that look very similar in color in the same gensis; such as: Aulocara Benga, Carolinae, Contratus, Flavescens, Freibergi, Lwanda, etc.
Nor should Cichlids from different genesis that look similar in color be mixed in a community tank; such as: Pseudotropheus Barlowi, Pseudotropheus Daktari, and Petrotilapia Nkhata Orange, etc.
More than one Male of the same type will rarely work in any Aquarium. Ocassionally a dominate male will tolerate a sub-dominate male; but, only the dominate male will reach full color.
One or more females of the same type as a male, in the same tank, will help to acheive the maximum color from the male.
In order for cichlids to spawn, it is best to keep at least two, or three females, per one of same type male, in the same tank.
See out Ideal African Tank, Peacful African Cichlid Mix, and Aggressive Mix pages for lists of specific fish that normallay can be mixed:
New World Cichlids Compatibility Chart
Advice Page Links:
African Cichlid Advanced Drip System Ideal African Tank Peaceful African Cichlid Mix Aggressive Mix
African Cichlid Advanced Drip System Ideal African Tank Peaceful African Cichlid Mix Aggressive Mix
Note: Most New World Cichlids do not mix well with Old World (African) Cichlids. Most of these fish do not mix with genesis of their same type due to aggressive spawning behavior. There are a few exceptions as noted below. Those requiring soft or neutral water means you will need an expensive R/O unit to keep these fish in this area. York area water is moderately hard.
NW-1 Aequidens (PMS) Peaceful to mildly aggressive, can be kept in singles, matted pairs, or groups with three or more females per male, preferred water: 6.5 to 7.0 PH, 80 F, Soft water, exception Patricki should only be kept in singles or matted pairs only. This group includes: Diadema, metae, Patricki, Portalegernsis or Port Cichlid.
OK to Mix with: NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-33 Mik (Rams), O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco,
Mabye Ok to Mix with: NW-13 Geo (PMS), NW-17 Gym (PMAS), 25-Sat (PMAS), NW-28 U (PMS), 53- Syno
Do not Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS), All Other New World Cichlids not listed above,Old World (African) Cichlids
NW-2 Aequidens (AS) Aggressive, can be kept in singles or matted pairs only, preferred water 6.5 to 7.5 PH, 78-80 F, Soft water, exceptions: Pulcher can adapt to more varied water conditions and may work with moderately hard water, Tetrameras requires cooler water 74 to 77 F. This group includes: Goldsaum-False Green Terror, Pulcher, Rivvlatus-False Green Terror, Silversaum-Green Terror, Tetrameros
OK to Mix with: None of the fish on this chart
Maybe OK to mix with: NW-11 Caq (AHAS), NW-20 Hero (AMS), NW-30 V (AHS), O-2 Cory, O-2 Pleco, 53-Syno
Do not Mix with: NW-2 Aeq (AS), All other New World Cichlids not listed in Maybe list, Old World (African Cichlids)
NW-3 Amphitaphus (MAH) Mildly Aggressive, Can be kept in Singles or Matted Pairs, Preferred water: 7.0 to 7.6 PH, 76-80F, Hard water. This group includes: Bussingi, Longimanus, Robertsoni
OK to Mix with: 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-7 Apisto (PMH) NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-24 Ped (MAAH), NW-27 (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 Mik (Rams), 0-1 Rainbows, 0-2 Cory, 0-3 Pleco, 2- Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10- Cyno, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19- Labid, 20- Lepi, 21- Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35- Sci, 37- Stig, 39-Tram, 44 Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47 Foss, 48- Hor, 49-Til
Do not Mix with: NW-3 Amp (MAH), All other New World and Old World African Cichlids not listed in maybe list.
NW-4 Amphitapius (AH) Aggressive, Can be kept in singles or matted pairs, Preferred water: 75-78 F, 7.0 to 7.6 PH, Hard water. This group includes: Hoggaboomourm
OK to Mix with: None of the fish on these lists not listed in the Maybe list for this type fish
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-12 Cich, NW-19 Her (AHA), NW-29 V (AHH), O-2 Cory, O-3 Placo, 18-Labeo, 28-Nimbo, 34-Pseu, 41-Trop, 53-Syno
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in maybe list
NW-5 Amphitapius (EAH) Extremely Aggressive, can only be kept in singles or maybe in matted pairs, Preferred water: 75-78 F, 7.0 to 7.6 PH, Hard water. This group includes Citrinellus-Midas, Citrinellus-Barred, Labidtus-Red Devil
OK to mix with: None of the fish on these lists not listed in the Maybe list for this type fish
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-12 Cich (AHH), NW-19 Her (AHA), NW-29 V (AHH)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in maybe list
NW-6 Amphitapius (EAS) Extremely Aggressive, can only be kept in singles or maybe in matted pairs, Preferred water: 80 F, 7.0 PH, Soft water. This group includes Festae-Red Terror
OK to Mix with: None of the fish listed on these lists
Maybe OK to Mix with: No other fish on these lists
Do not Mix with: All other fish on this list
NW-7 Apistogramma (PMH) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, can be kept in singles, pairs, or groups with three or more females per male, Preferred water: 80F, 7.5 PH, Hard water. Exceptions: Borelli can take neutral to hard water, Cacatudiodes (All Types) can handle a wide range from soft to hard water, Rupuni, Steindachrieri, and Trifasciata require neutral water. This group includes Borrelli, Cacatudiodes, Cacatudiodes Orange Flash, Cacatudioes Red, Rupuni, Steindachrieri, and Trifasciata
OK to Mix with: NW-21 Herot (PMH), O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-22 Hyp, NW-27 Thor (MAH) NW-33 Mik (Rams), 2- Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10- Cyno, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19- Labid, 20- Lepi, 21- Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35- Sci, 37- Stig, 39-Tram, 44 Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47 Foss, 48- Hor, 49-Til
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-8 Apistogramma (PMS) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, can be kept in Singles, Matted Pairs, or Groups with 3 or more females per male. Preferred water: 80 F, 7.0 PH, Soft water. Exceptions include: Atahualpa which should only be kept in singles or matted pairs, Sp. Breertbiden-Broad banded, Nijsseni, and Uaupesi require very soft water. This group includes: Agassizzi, Atahualpa, Sp. Black chin-Schwarzkinn, Sp. Breertbiden-Broad banded, Eilizabethae, Cf. Eunotus-Orange Schwanz-Orange Tail, Hongsloi, Macmaster, Mamor, Maulbr, Nijsseni, Pandaro, Sp. Papage-Parrot, Cf. Resticulosa Mamor, Uaupesi, and Viejita.
OK to Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-Geo (PMAS), O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-17 Gym (PMAS), NW-18 Her (MA) NW-25 Sat (PMAS, NW-28 U (PMS, NW-33 Mik (Rams)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-9 Archocentrus (MAAH) Mildly Aggressive: but, Aggressive spawns, can be kept in singles, matted Pairs. Preferred water: 76-80 F, 7.2-7.8 PH, Hard water. Exception: Nanoluteus can be kept in groups of three or more females per male as well.
OK to Mix with: O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-3 Amph (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-24 Ped (MAAH) NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH, NW-33 Mik (Rams), 2- Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10- Cyno, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19- Labid, 20- Lepi, 21- Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35- Sci, 37- Stig, 39-Tram, 44 Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47 Foss, 48- Hor, 49-Til
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-10 Astronotus Ocellatus (Oscars) Aggressive, Can be kept in singles or matted pairs only. Preferred water: 80 F, 7.0 PH, Soft water.
OK to Mix with: None of the Other Fish on these lists
Maybe OK to Mix with: None of the Other Fish on these lists
Do not Mix with: NW-10, All other fish on these lists
NW-11 Caquetaia (AHAS) Aggressive to Highly Aggressive Can be kept in singles or matted pairs only. Preferred water: 80 F, 7.0 PH, Soft water. These fish include: Lraussii, Spectabillis, Umbriferia
OK to Mix with: None of the fish on these lists not listed in the Maybe list for this type fish
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-2 Aeq (PMS), NW-20 Heros (AMS), NW-30 V (AHS)
Do not Mix with: NW-11, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-12 Cichlasoma (AHH) Aggressive to Highly Aggressive, Can only be keep in Singles or Matted Pairs. Preferred water: 72-80 F, 6.8-82. PH, Hard water. Exception: Trimaculatum is extremely aggressive. This group includes: Beani, Bocourti, Istlanum, Octofaciatum (Jack Dempsey), Octofaciatum Blue Jack Dempsey (Could be Hybrid-Caution), Nigrofasseiatom-Convict, Pearsei, Salvini, Trimaculatum, and Uropthalmus-False Terror.
OK to Mix with: None of the fish on these lists not listed in the Maybe list for this type fish
Maybe be OK to Mix with: NW-4 Amp (AH), NW-5 Amp (EAH), NW-19 Her (AHA), NW-29 V (AHH)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in Maybe list
NW-13 Geophagus (PMAS) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, Can be keep in singles, matted pairs, or groups with three or more females per male. Preferrred water: 80-84 F, PH 6.0 to 7.0, Soft Water. Exceptions: Crassilobris and surinamensis are aggressive spawns and should only be keep in Singles or matted pairs; Grammepareius needs very soft water, Sp. Pindare is more hardier and may or may not handle neutral to hard water, Pellegrim is very peaceful and can handle moderately hard water, Taemiopareius can handle hard water, Proximus and Steindachneri can handle a wide range of water hardness.
OK to Mix with: NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-25 Sat (PMAS), O-1 Rainbow, 0-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-17 Gyn (PMAS), NW-18 (MA), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-33 Mik (Rams)
Do not mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-14 Geophagus (MAN) Mildly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles, pairs, and groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 79 F, 6.0 to 8.0 PH, Neutral water. Exception: Brasiliensis is an aggressive spawns and should only be kept in singles or matted pairs. This group includes: Altifons-Rio Xingu, Bahia Red, Brasiliensis, Iporangensis.
OK to Mix with: O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-16 Gym (PMAN), NW-18 (MA), NW-31 V (MAN), NW-33 MiK (Rams)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-15 Gymnogephbagus (MAH) Mildly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles, matted pairs, and groups with three or more females to a male. Preferred water: 78 F, 7.5 PH, 3 months of 60 F water, Hard water. This group includes labiatus, Rhabdotos
OK to mix with: None of the fish not listed on the maybe list
May be OK to Mix with: NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 (MA) NW-27 Thor (MAN), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 Mik (Rams), O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in Maybe list
NW-16 Gymnogeophaus (PMAN) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles, matted pairs, or in groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 76 F, 6.5 to 8.0 PH, Neutral. This Group includes: Australis, Meridionalis
OK to Mix with: 0-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-14 Geo (MAN), NW-15 (MA), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-26 The (PMAN), NW-31 V (MAN), NW-33 Mik (Rams)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-17 Gymnogeophaus (PMAS) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles, matted pairs, or in groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 76 F, 6.0 to 7.0 PH, 3 months of 60 F, Soft water. This group includes: Bahanii, Gymnpgenys.
OK to Mix with: 0-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-13 Geo, NW-18 Her (MA), (PMAS), NW-25 Sat (PMAS), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-33 Mik (Rams)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-18 Herichthys (MA) Mildly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles, matted pairs, or in groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 78-80 F, 7.8 to 8.0 PH, can accept a wide range of hardness. Exceptions: Sp. Riocazones-Green Labridens should only be kept in singles or matted pairs and they can accept hard water. Note: Bartoni require an algae or plant matter diet. This groups includes: Bartoni and Sp. riocazones.
OK to Mix with: 0-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-13 Geo (PMAS), NW-14 Geo (MAN), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-16 Gym (PMAN), NW-17 Gym (PMAS), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-25 Sat (PMAS), NW-26 (PMAN), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-31 V (MAN), NW-32 V (MAN), NW-33 Mik (Rams), 2- Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10- Cyno, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19- Labid, 20- Lepi, 21- Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35- Sci, 37- Stig, 39-Tram, 44 Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47 Foss, 48- Hor, 49-Til
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-19 Herichthys (AHA) Aggressive to Highly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles and matted pairs only. Preferred water: 76-80 F, 7.8 PH, can accept a wide range of hardness. Exception: steindachneri is highly aggressive and will eat smaller fish, Rio Salto can be kept in groups with three or more females per male and can handle hard water. Note: Blue Labridens, Minkley, Pantostictus and Tamol Labridens are snail eatters, Minkley will eat other fish as well, Cyanoguttatus-texas and Labridens-Yellow Labridens require an algae diet.
OK to Mix with: None of the fish not listed on the maybe list
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-4 Amp (AH), NW-5 Amp (EAH), NW-12 Cich (AHH), NW-29 V (AHH)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in Maybe list
NW-20 Heros (AMS) Aggressive; but only Mildly Aggressive spawns, Can be kept in singles, matted pairs, or groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 80 F, 7.0 PH, Soft water. Exceptions: French Guyana is more peaceful and Severus has aggressive sopawns and should only be kept in singles or matted pairs. This group includes: Efaaciatus Albino, Efasciato White, Efasciato Gold, Efasciato Rio Negro, Efasciatus Turquoise, Jarquoise Severum, Efasclatus Ucayali, French Guyana, Severus.
OK to Mix with: 0-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-2 Aeq (AS), NW-11 Caq (AS), NW-30 V (AHS), NW-33 Mik (RAMS)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-21 Herotilapia Nultispinosa (PMH) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, can be kept in singles, matted pairs, or groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 76 to 80 F, 7.2 to 8.0 PH, Hard Water
OK to mix with: NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-33 Mik (Rams), 0-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
May be OK to Mix with: NW-3 Amph (MAH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 MIK (Rams), 2- Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10- Cyno, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19- Labid, 20- Lepi, 21- Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35- Sci, 37- Stig, 39-Tram, 44 Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47 Foss, 48- Hor, 49-Til
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-22 Hypasophrys Nicaraguensis (MAH) Mildly Aggressive to Aggressive, can be kept in singles or matted pairs only. Preferred water: 76-80 F, 7.4 to 8.4 PH, Hard Water.
OK to Mix with: 0-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA) NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH) ,NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 MIK (Rams), 2- Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10- Cyno, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19- Labid, 20- Lepi, 21- Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35- Sci, 37- Stig, 39-Tram, 44 Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47 Foss, 48- Hor, 49-Til
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-23 Parachromis (HAH) Highly Aggressive, can only be kept in Singles or Matted Pairs. Preferred water: 75-82 F, 7.0 t0 8.0 PH, Hard Water. This group includes: Dovi-Wolf Cichlid, Friedrichothali, Iosellei, Managuensis, Motaguensis.
OK to Mix with: None of the other fish on these lists
Maybe OK to mix with: None of the other fish on these lists
Do not Mix with: Any of the other fish on these lists.
NW-24 Pedena (MAAH) Mildly Aggressive; but Aggressive spawns, Can be kept in Singles or Matted Pairs only. Preferred water: 76-80 F, 7.5 PH, Hard water. This group includes: Splendida-Red Bay Snook and Splendida Red-Red Bay Snook.
OK to Mix with: O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: Any fish not listed on the OK or Maybe list for this type cichlid
NW-25 Satanoperca (PMAS) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, can be kept in singles, matted pairs, or groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 80 F, 4.3 to 7.2 PH, Soft Water. Exceptions: Jurupari can accept a wide range of water hardness, Acuticpes, Aaemon, and Leucosticita require very soft water. This group includes: Acuticpes, Aaemon, Jurupari-Devil Fish, Leicosticta, leucosticta Amazon Red, Leucosticta Gold Spot, Lilith, Pappaterra, and Sp. Redlip
OK to Mix with: NW-13 Geo (PMAS), 0-2 Cory, 0-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-17 Gyn (PMAS), NW-18 (MA), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-33 Mik (Rams)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed on the OK or Maybe List
NW-26 Theraps (PMAN) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, can be kept in singles, pairs, and groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 75-80 F, 7.6 PH, Neutral water. Exception: Wesseli requires current in tank and high oxygen levels. This group includes: Irregularis, Lentiginosus, and Wesseli.
OK to Mix with: O-2 Cory
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-16 Gym (PMAN), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-26 The, NW-27 Scololfi Only, NW-31V (MAN), NW-33 MIK (Rams), O-1 Rainbows, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed on the OK or Maybe Lists
NW-27 Thorichthys (MAH) Mildly Aggressive, can be kept in singles, and Matted Pairs Only. Omnivors, requiring high quality food. Preferred water: 72-80 F, PH 7.6, Hard water. Exceptions: Callolepis needs currrent in tank, Callolepis, Sp. Cotzacoalcs, Elliott, and Rio Obispo requires high quality water, Socolofi needs neutral water, and Elliotti, Helleri, Meeki, and Passions can be kept in groups with three or more females per male in addition to in singles and matted pairs. This group includes: Affiris, Auerus, Sp. Blue Mixteco, Callolepis, Sp. Coatzacoalocs-Malatengo Thoricthys, Elliotti, Sp. Green Mixteco, Helleri-Heller's Cichlid, Meeki-Fire Mouth, Passions, and Rio Obispo.
OK to Mix with: O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-24 Ped (MAAH), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 MIK (Rams)
Do not Mix with: Any fish not listed on the OK or Maybe Lists
NW-28 Uara (PMS) Peaceful to Midly Aggressive, Can be kept in Singles, pairs or in groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 80-82 F, PH 5.0 to 7.0, Soft Water. Exception: Fernandazyeperezi should only be kept in singles or matted pairs and requires very soft water. This group includes: Amphiacanthoides- triangle Cihlid, and Fernandezyepezi.
OK to Mix with: O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS, NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-13 Geo (PMAS), NW-17 Gym (PMAS), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-25Sat (PMAS), NW-33 Mik (Rams), O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: Any fish not listed on the maybe or OK lists.
NW-29 Vieja (AHH) Aggressive to Highly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles or matted pairs only, Preferred water: 76 to 80 F, 7.0 to 7.8 PH, Hard water. This group includes Argentea.
OK to Mix with: none of the fish listed that are not listed in its Maybe List
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-4 (AH), MW-5 Amp (EAH), NW-12 Cich (AHH), NW-19 Her (AHA)
Do not Mix with: Any fish not listed on the maybe list
NW-30 Vieja (AHS) Aggressive to Highly Aggressive, can be kept in Singles or Matted Pairs only, Preferred water: 75-80 F, PH 7.0 t0 8.0, Hard water. This group includes: Bifasciatus-Bifaor-Two Striped Cichlid.
OK to Mix with: None of the fish that are not listed in its maybe list.
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-11Caq (AS), NW-20 Hero (AMS)
Do not Mix with: Any fish not on its maybe list.
NW-31 Vieja (MAN) Mildly Aggressive to Aggressive, can be kept in Singles, matted pairs only 76-80 F, 7.6 PH, Neutral water. Note: Tuyresis need very high quality water conditions. This group includes: Fenstratus, Godmanni-Godman's Cichlid, Guttulatum-Red Tailed-Res Spot, Intermedium-Internedius Cichlid, Maculicauda-Black Belt Cichlid, Melanurus-Black Tailvieja, Regani-Regans Cichlid, Synspilum-Fire Head, and Tuyensis.
OK to Mix with: O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-14Geo (MAN), NW-16 Gym (PMAN), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-26 The, NW-33 MIK (Rams)
Do not Mix with: Any fish not listed in its OK or Maybe lists.
NW-32 Vieja (MAH) Mildly Aggressive, to Aggressive, can be kept in Singles, and Matted Pairs only. Preferred water: 75-80 F, 7.2 to 7.6 PH, Hard water. This group includes: Hartwegi
OK to Mix with: O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53 Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW 3 Amp (MAH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 (GyM (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-24 Ped (MAHH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-33 Mik (RAMS)
Do not Mix with: Any fish not listed on their OK or maybe lists.
NW-33 Mikrogeoplagus (Rams) (PM) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles, pairs, and groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 72-79 F, 6.0 to 7.8 PH, Wide range of hardness, High Quality, well Cycled water conditions. Planted tanks with low level light. Exception: Ramirezi requires very soft water and very high water quality. This group includes: Altispinosus-Bolivian Rams and Ramirezi.
OK to Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-21 Herot (PMH), O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53 Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-13 Geo (PMAS), NW-14 Geo (MAN), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-16 Gym (PMAN), NW-17 Gym (PMAS), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-20 Heros (AMS), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-25 Sat (PMAS), NW-26 The (PMAN), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-31 V (MAN), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 Mik (Rams), 2- Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10- Cyno, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19- Labid, 20- Lepi, 21- Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35- Sci, 37- Stig, 39-Tram, 44 Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47 Foss, 48- Hor, 49-Til
Do not Mix with: Any fish not on their OK or Maybe lists.
Note: The more fish listed in the OK and Maybe lists the better a particular fish is as a community fish. Fish with little or no OK and, or Maybe list are not good community tank fish. Some tank or farm raised New World cichlids that have become accustomed to Moderately Hard water conditions that would other wise require soft water may work in moderately hard water as well. Spawning these type fish in moderately hard water can be hard. Sometimes they may spawn; but the eggs will not hatch. To spawn this type fish successfully in moderately hard water, you may have to removed the eggs and hatch them on you own in softer water, then slowly add more moderately hard water until the fry adjust. All New World cichlids pfer caves and Java moss or other plants. Softer water types also require drift wood. Note drift wood can lower pH and can not be used with African Cichlids. In some but not all New World cichlids the following is true as well. Higher water temperatures above 80 T can cause spawns of more males. Temperatures around 78 F can cause an equal split of males and females from spawns. Lower temperatures, 72-77 can cause more females in a spawn. Also neutral or higher PH can cause more females in a spawn. Lower PH can cause more males in a spawn.
Due to higher aggressive nature of New World Cichlid spawns, females will guard eggs and fry from all other fish in the tank. Females have be know to kill off all other tank mates, especially males when guarding eggs and fry. I advise removing all males and if possible all other tank mates when a female is guarding eggs or fry. In some cases in larger tanks, if you provide a lot of java moss and other hiding places the rest of the fish will stay away from the female and her eggs or fry and you will not need to remove them. A good rule of thump with these fist is one hiding place per fish. Broken clay pots make excellent hiding places for these fish.
O-1 Rainbows Schooling fish best kept six or more to a group, equal amounts of males and females or one extra female. Can be used as a differ fish for several varieties of cichlid fish. Preferred water: 72 to 79 F, PH 6.5 to 8.0, Soft to moderately hard water.
OK to Mix with: O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 2-Aulo, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 23-Met, 33-Proto, 44-Vic (P), 45- Vic (M), 53-Syno, NW-1 Aeq (P<S), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-13 Geo (PMS), NW-14 Geo (MAH), NW-16 Gym (PMAN), NW-17 Gym (PMAS), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-20 Hero (AMS), NW-21 Hero (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-31 V (MAN), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-31 V (MAN), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 Mik (RAMS)
Maybe OK to Mix with: 13-Cyr, 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 22-Melan, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 40-Trem, 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 52-Lim, NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-26 The (PMAN), NW-28 V (PMS)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in the OK or Maybe list.
O-2 Cory Catfish, Senstive to aquarium Salt, can not be mixed with African cichlids due to salt. Shooling fish, best keep in groups of 6. Bottom feeders. Perfer soft water: but can tolerate a wide range of hardness, temperature, and PH.
OK to Mix with: O-1 Rainbow, NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-8 Apisto (PMAS), NW-9 Arch (MAAH), NW-13 Geo (PMAS), NW-14 Geo (MAN), NW-16 Geo (PMAN), NW-17 Geo (PMAS), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-20 Heros (AMS), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-24 Ped (MAAH), NW-25 Sat (PMAS), NW-26 The (PMAN), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-31 U (MAN), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 Mik (Rams)
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-2 Aeq (AS), NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-4 Amp (AH) NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 0-2 Cory, 0-3 Pleco, 53 Syno, and all other fish not listed on their OK or maybe list.
O-3 Pleco Larger catfish, can be kept in Singles or Matted Pairs. Preferred water: Soft to medium Hard. 68 to 82 F, PH 6.0 to 7.5. Sensitive to aquarium salt, do not mix with African cichlids.
OK to Mix with: O-1 Rainbow, NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-8 Apisto (PMAS), NW-9 Arch (MAAH), NW-13 Geo (PMAS), NW-14 Geo (MAN), NW-16 Geo (PMAN), NW-17 Geo (PMAS), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-20 Heros (AMS), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-24 Ped (MAAH), NW-25 Sat (PMAS), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-31 U (MAN), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 Mik (Rams)
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-2 Aeq (AS), NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-4 Amp (AH) NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-26 THe (PMAN)
Do Not Mix with: 0-2 Cory, 0-3 Pleco, 53 Syno, and all other fish not listed on their OK or maybe list.
NW-1 Aequidens (PMS) Peaceful to mildly aggressive, can be kept in singles, matted pairs, or groups with three or more females per male, preferred water: 6.5 to 7.0 PH, 80 F, Soft water, exception Patricki should only be kept in singles or matted pairs only. This group includes: Diadema, metae, Patricki, Portalegernsis or Port Cichlid.
OK to Mix with: NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-33 Mik (Rams), O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco,
Mabye Ok to Mix with: NW-13 Geo (PMS), NW-17 Gym (PMAS), 25-Sat (PMAS), NW-28 U (PMS), 53- Syno
Do not Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS), All Other New World Cichlids not listed above,Old World (African) Cichlids
NW-2 Aequidens (AS) Aggressive, can be kept in singles or matted pairs only, preferred water 6.5 to 7.5 PH, 78-80 F, Soft water, exceptions: Pulcher can adapt to more varied water conditions and may work with moderately hard water, Tetrameras requires cooler water 74 to 77 F. This group includes: Goldsaum-False Green Terror, Pulcher, Rivvlatus-False Green Terror, Silversaum-Green Terror, Tetrameros
OK to Mix with: None of the fish on this chart
Maybe OK to mix with: NW-11 Caq (AHAS), NW-20 Hero (AMS), NW-30 V (AHS), O-2 Cory, O-2 Pleco, 53-Syno
Do not Mix with: NW-2 Aeq (AS), All other New World Cichlids not listed in Maybe list, Old World (African Cichlids)
NW-3 Amphitaphus (MAH) Mildly Aggressive, Can be kept in Singles or Matted Pairs, Preferred water: 7.0 to 7.6 PH, 76-80F, Hard water. This group includes: Bussingi, Longimanus, Robertsoni
OK to Mix with: 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-7 Apisto (PMH) NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-24 Ped (MAAH), NW-27 (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 Mik (Rams), 0-1 Rainbows, 0-2 Cory, 0-3 Pleco, 2- Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10- Cyno, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19- Labid, 20- Lepi, 21- Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35- Sci, 37- Stig, 39-Tram, 44 Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47 Foss, 48- Hor, 49-Til
Do not Mix with: NW-3 Amp (MAH), All other New World and Old World African Cichlids not listed in maybe list.
NW-4 Amphitapius (AH) Aggressive, Can be kept in singles or matted pairs, Preferred water: 75-78 F, 7.0 to 7.6 PH, Hard water. This group includes: Hoggaboomourm
OK to Mix with: None of the fish on these lists not listed in the Maybe list for this type fish
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-12 Cich, NW-19 Her (AHA), NW-29 V (AHH), O-2 Cory, O-3 Placo, 18-Labeo, 28-Nimbo, 34-Pseu, 41-Trop, 53-Syno
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in maybe list
NW-5 Amphitapius (EAH) Extremely Aggressive, can only be kept in singles or maybe in matted pairs, Preferred water: 75-78 F, 7.0 to 7.6 PH, Hard water. This group includes Citrinellus-Midas, Citrinellus-Barred, Labidtus-Red Devil
OK to mix with: None of the fish on these lists not listed in the Maybe list for this type fish
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-12 Cich (AHH), NW-19 Her (AHA), NW-29 V (AHH)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in maybe list
NW-6 Amphitapius (EAS) Extremely Aggressive, can only be kept in singles or maybe in matted pairs, Preferred water: 80 F, 7.0 PH, Soft water. This group includes Festae-Red Terror
OK to Mix with: None of the fish listed on these lists
Maybe OK to Mix with: No other fish on these lists
Do not Mix with: All other fish on this list
NW-7 Apistogramma (PMH) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, can be kept in singles, pairs, or groups with three or more females per male, Preferred water: 80F, 7.5 PH, Hard water. Exceptions: Borelli can take neutral to hard water, Cacatudiodes (All Types) can handle a wide range from soft to hard water, Rupuni, Steindachrieri, and Trifasciata require neutral water. This group includes Borrelli, Cacatudiodes, Cacatudiodes Orange Flash, Cacatudioes Red, Rupuni, Steindachrieri, and Trifasciata
OK to Mix with: NW-21 Herot (PMH), O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-22 Hyp, NW-27 Thor (MAH) NW-33 Mik (Rams), 2- Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10- Cyno, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19- Labid, 20- Lepi, 21- Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35- Sci, 37- Stig, 39-Tram, 44 Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47 Foss, 48- Hor, 49-Til
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-8 Apistogramma (PMS) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, can be kept in Singles, Matted Pairs, or Groups with 3 or more females per male. Preferred water: 80 F, 7.0 PH, Soft water. Exceptions include: Atahualpa which should only be kept in singles or matted pairs, Sp. Breertbiden-Broad banded, Nijsseni, and Uaupesi require very soft water. This group includes: Agassizzi, Atahualpa, Sp. Black chin-Schwarzkinn, Sp. Breertbiden-Broad banded, Eilizabethae, Cf. Eunotus-Orange Schwanz-Orange Tail, Hongsloi, Macmaster, Mamor, Maulbr, Nijsseni, Pandaro, Sp. Papage-Parrot, Cf. Resticulosa Mamor, Uaupesi, and Viejita.
OK to Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-Geo (PMAS), O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-17 Gym (PMAS), NW-18 Her (MA) NW-25 Sat (PMAS, NW-28 U (PMS, NW-33 Mik (Rams)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-9 Archocentrus (MAAH) Mildly Aggressive: but, Aggressive spawns, can be kept in singles, matted Pairs. Preferred water: 76-80 F, 7.2-7.8 PH, Hard water. Exception: Nanoluteus can be kept in groups of three or more females per male as well.
OK to Mix with: O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-3 Amph (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-24 Ped (MAAH) NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH, NW-33 Mik (Rams), 2- Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10- Cyno, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19- Labid, 20- Lepi, 21- Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35- Sci, 37- Stig, 39-Tram, 44 Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47 Foss, 48- Hor, 49-Til
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-10 Astronotus Ocellatus (Oscars) Aggressive, Can be kept in singles or matted pairs only. Preferred water: 80 F, 7.0 PH, Soft water.
OK to Mix with: None of the Other Fish on these lists
Maybe OK to Mix with: None of the Other Fish on these lists
Do not Mix with: NW-10, All other fish on these lists
NW-11 Caquetaia (AHAS) Aggressive to Highly Aggressive Can be kept in singles or matted pairs only. Preferred water: 80 F, 7.0 PH, Soft water. These fish include: Lraussii, Spectabillis, Umbriferia
OK to Mix with: None of the fish on these lists not listed in the Maybe list for this type fish
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-2 Aeq (PMS), NW-20 Heros (AMS), NW-30 V (AHS)
Do not Mix with: NW-11, All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-12 Cichlasoma (AHH) Aggressive to Highly Aggressive, Can only be keep in Singles or Matted Pairs. Preferred water: 72-80 F, 6.8-82. PH, Hard water. Exception: Trimaculatum is extremely aggressive. This group includes: Beani, Bocourti, Istlanum, Octofaciatum (Jack Dempsey), Octofaciatum Blue Jack Dempsey (Could be Hybrid-Caution), Nigrofasseiatom-Convict, Pearsei, Salvini, Trimaculatum, and Uropthalmus-False Terror.
OK to Mix with: None of the fish on these lists not listed in the Maybe list for this type fish
Maybe be OK to Mix with: NW-4 Amp (AH), NW-5 Amp (EAH), NW-19 Her (AHA), NW-29 V (AHH)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in Maybe list
NW-13 Geophagus (PMAS) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, Can be keep in singles, matted pairs, or groups with three or more females per male. Preferrred water: 80-84 F, PH 6.0 to 7.0, Soft Water. Exceptions: Crassilobris and surinamensis are aggressive spawns and should only be keep in Singles or matted pairs; Grammepareius needs very soft water, Sp. Pindare is more hardier and may or may not handle neutral to hard water, Pellegrim is very peaceful and can handle moderately hard water, Taemiopareius can handle hard water, Proximus and Steindachneri can handle a wide range of water hardness.
OK to Mix with: NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-25 Sat (PMAS), O-1 Rainbow, 0-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-17 Gyn (PMAS), NW-18 (MA), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-33 Mik (Rams)
Do not mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-14 Geophagus (MAN) Mildly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles, pairs, and groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 79 F, 6.0 to 8.0 PH, Neutral water. Exception: Brasiliensis is an aggressive spawns and should only be kept in singles or matted pairs. This group includes: Altifons-Rio Xingu, Bahia Red, Brasiliensis, Iporangensis.
OK to Mix with: O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-16 Gym (PMAN), NW-18 (MA), NW-31 V (MAN), NW-33 MiK (Rams)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-15 Gymnogephbagus (MAH) Mildly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles, matted pairs, and groups with three or more females to a male. Preferred water: 78 F, 7.5 PH, 3 months of 60 F water, Hard water. This group includes labiatus, Rhabdotos
OK to mix with: None of the fish not listed on the maybe list
May be OK to Mix with: NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 (MA) NW-27 Thor (MAN), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 Mik (Rams), O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in Maybe list
NW-16 Gymnogeophaus (PMAN) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles, matted pairs, or in groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 76 F, 6.5 to 8.0 PH, Neutral. This Group includes: Australis, Meridionalis
OK to Mix with: 0-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-14 Geo (MAN), NW-15 (MA), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-26 The (PMAN), NW-31 V (MAN), NW-33 Mik (Rams)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-17 Gymnogeophaus (PMAS) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles, matted pairs, or in groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 76 F, 6.0 to 7.0 PH, 3 months of 60 F, Soft water. This group includes: Bahanii, Gymnpgenys.
OK to Mix with: 0-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-13 Geo, NW-18 Her (MA), (PMAS), NW-25 Sat (PMAS), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-33 Mik (Rams)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-18 Herichthys (MA) Mildly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles, matted pairs, or in groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 78-80 F, 7.8 to 8.0 PH, can accept a wide range of hardness. Exceptions: Sp. Riocazones-Green Labridens should only be kept in singles or matted pairs and they can accept hard water. Note: Bartoni require an algae or plant matter diet. This groups includes: Bartoni and Sp. riocazones.
OK to Mix with: 0-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-13 Geo (PMAS), NW-14 Geo (MAN), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-16 Gym (PMAN), NW-17 Gym (PMAS), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-25 Sat (PMAS), NW-26 (PMAN), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-31 V (MAN), NW-32 V (MAN), NW-33 Mik (Rams), 2- Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10- Cyno, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19- Labid, 20- Lepi, 21- Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35- Sci, 37- Stig, 39-Tram, 44 Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47 Foss, 48- Hor, 49-Til
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-19 Herichthys (AHA) Aggressive to Highly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles and matted pairs only. Preferred water: 76-80 F, 7.8 PH, can accept a wide range of hardness. Exception: steindachneri is highly aggressive and will eat smaller fish, Rio Salto can be kept in groups with three or more females per male and can handle hard water. Note: Blue Labridens, Minkley, Pantostictus and Tamol Labridens are snail eatters, Minkley will eat other fish as well, Cyanoguttatus-texas and Labridens-Yellow Labridens require an algae diet.
OK to Mix with: None of the fish not listed on the maybe list
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-4 Amp (AH), NW-5 Amp (EAH), NW-12 Cich (AHH), NW-29 V (AHH)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in Maybe list
NW-20 Heros (AMS) Aggressive; but only Mildly Aggressive spawns, Can be kept in singles, matted pairs, or groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 80 F, 7.0 PH, Soft water. Exceptions: French Guyana is more peaceful and Severus has aggressive sopawns and should only be kept in singles or matted pairs. This group includes: Efaaciatus Albino, Efasciato White, Efasciato Gold, Efasciato Rio Negro, Efasciatus Turquoise, Jarquoise Severum, Efasclatus Ucayali, French Guyana, Severus.
OK to Mix with: 0-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-2 Aeq (AS), NW-11 Caq (AS), NW-30 V (AHS), NW-33 Mik (RAMS)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-21 Herotilapia Nultispinosa (PMH) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, can be kept in singles, matted pairs, or groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 76 to 80 F, 7.2 to 8.0 PH, Hard Water
OK to mix with: NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-33 Mik (Rams), 0-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
May be OK to Mix with: NW-3 Amph (MAH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 MIK (Rams), 2- Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10- Cyno, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19- Labid, 20- Lepi, 21- Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35- Sci, 37- Stig, 39-Tram, 44 Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47 Foss, 48- Hor, 49-Til
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-22 Hypasophrys Nicaraguensis (MAH) Mildly Aggressive to Aggressive, can be kept in singles or matted pairs only. Preferred water: 76-80 F, 7.4 to 8.4 PH, Hard Water.
OK to Mix with: 0-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA) NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH) ,NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 MIK (Rams), 2- Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10- Cyno, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19- Labid, 20- Lepi, 21- Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35- Sci, 37- Stig, 39-Tram, 44 Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47 Foss, 48- Hor, 49-Til
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in OK or Maybe list
NW-23 Parachromis (HAH) Highly Aggressive, can only be kept in Singles or Matted Pairs. Preferred water: 75-82 F, 7.0 t0 8.0 PH, Hard Water. This group includes: Dovi-Wolf Cichlid, Friedrichothali, Iosellei, Managuensis, Motaguensis.
OK to Mix with: None of the other fish on these lists
Maybe OK to mix with: None of the other fish on these lists
Do not Mix with: Any of the other fish on these lists.
NW-24 Pedena (MAAH) Mildly Aggressive; but Aggressive spawns, Can be kept in Singles or Matted Pairs only. Preferred water: 76-80 F, 7.5 PH, Hard water. This group includes: Splendida-Red Bay Snook and Splendida Red-Red Bay Snook.
OK to Mix with: O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-32 V (MAH)
Do not Mix with: Any fish not listed on the OK or Maybe list for this type cichlid
NW-25 Satanoperca (PMAS) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, can be kept in singles, matted pairs, or groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 80 F, 4.3 to 7.2 PH, Soft Water. Exceptions: Jurupari can accept a wide range of water hardness, Acuticpes, Aaemon, and Leucosticita require very soft water. This group includes: Acuticpes, Aaemon, Jurupari-Devil Fish, Leicosticta, leucosticta Amazon Red, Leucosticta Gold Spot, Lilith, Pappaterra, and Sp. Redlip
OK to Mix with: NW-13 Geo (PMAS), 0-2 Cory, 0-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-17 Gyn (PMAS), NW-18 (MA), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-33 Mik (Rams)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed on the OK or Maybe List
NW-26 Theraps (PMAN) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, can be kept in singles, pairs, and groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 75-80 F, 7.6 PH, Neutral water. Exception: Wesseli requires current in tank and high oxygen levels. This group includes: Irregularis, Lentiginosus, and Wesseli.
OK to Mix with: O-2 Cory
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-16 Gym (PMAN), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-26 The, NW-27 Scololfi Only, NW-31V (MAN), NW-33 MIK (Rams), O-1 Rainbows, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed on the OK or Maybe Lists
NW-27 Thorichthys (MAH) Mildly Aggressive, can be kept in singles, and Matted Pairs Only. Omnivors, requiring high quality food. Preferred water: 72-80 F, PH 7.6, Hard water. Exceptions: Callolepis needs currrent in tank, Callolepis, Sp. Cotzacoalcs, Elliott, and Rio Obispo requires high quality water, Socolofi needs neutral water, and Elliotti, Helleri, Meeki, and Passions can be kept in groups with three or more females per male in addition to in singles and matted pairs. This group includes: Affiris, Auerus, Sp. Blue Mixteco, Callolepis, Sp. Coatzacoalocs-Malatengo Thoricthys, Elliotti, Sp. Green Mixteco, Helleri-Heller's Cichlid, Meeki-Fire Mouth, Passions, and Rio Obispo.
OK to Mix with: O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-24 Ped (MAAH), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 MIK (Rams)
Do not Mix with: Any fish not listed on the OK or Maybe Lists
NW-28 Uara (PMS) Peaceful to Midly Aggressive, Can be kept in Singles, pairs or in groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 80-82 F, PH 5.0 to 7.0, Soft Water. Exception: Fernandazyeperezi should only be kept in singles or matted pairs and requires very soft water. This group includes: Amphiacanthoides- triangle Cihlid, and Fernandezyepezi.
OK to Mix with: O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS, NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-13 Geo (PMAS), NW-17 Gym (PMAS), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-25Sat (PMAS), NW-33 Mik (Rams), O-1 Rainbows
Do not Mix with: Any fish not listed on the maybe or OK lists.
NW-29 Vieja (AHH) Aggressive to Highly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles or matted pairs only, Preferred water: 76 to 80 F, 7.0 to 7.8 PH, Hard water. This group includes Argentea.
OK to Mix with: none of the fish listed that are not listed in its Maybe List
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-4 (AH), MW-5 Amp (EAH), NW-12 Cich (AHH), NW-19 Her (AHA)
Do not Mix with: Any fish not listed on the maybe list
NW-30 Vieja (AHS) Aggressive to Highly Aggressive, can be kept in Singles or Matted Pairs only, Preferred water: 75-80 F, PH 7.0 t0 8.0, Hard water. This group includes: Bifasciatus-Bifaor-Two Striped Cichlid.
OK to Mix with: None of the fish that are not listed in its maybe list.
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-11Caq (AS), NW-20 Hero (AMS)
Do not Mix with: Any fish not on its maybe list.
NW-31 Vieja (MAN) Mildly Aggressive to Aggressive, can be kept in Singles, matted pairs only 76-80 F, 7.6 PH, Neutral water. Note: Tuyresis need very high quality water conditions. This group includes: Fenstratus, Godmanni-Godman's Cichlid, Guttulatum-Red Tailed-Res Spot, Intermedium-Internedius Cichlid, Maculicauda-Black Belt Cichlid, Melanurus-Black Tailvieja, Regani-Regans Cichlid, Synspilum-Fire Head, and Tuyensis.
OK to Mix with: O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53-Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-14Geo (MAN), NW-16 Gym (PMAN), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-26 The, NW-33 MIK (Rams)
Do not Mix with: Any fish not listed in its OK or Maybe lists.
NW-32 Vieja (MAH) Mildly Aggressive, to Aggressive, can be kept in Singles, and Matted Pairs only. Preferred water: 75-80 F, 7.2 to 7.6 PH, Hard water. This group includes: Hartwegi
OK to Mix with: O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53 Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW 3 Amp (MAH), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-15 (GyM (MAH), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-24 Ped (MAHH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-33 Mik (RAMS)
Do not Mix with: Any fish not listed on their OK or maybe lists.
NW-33 Mikrogeoplagus (Rams) (PM) Peaceful to Mildly Aggressive, Can be kept in singles, pairs, and groups with three or more females per male. Preferred water: 72-79 F, 6.0 to 7.8 PH, Wide range of hardness, High Quality, well Cycled water conditions. Planted tanks with low level light. Exception: Ramirezi requires very soft water and very high water quality. This group includes: Altispinosus-Bolivian Rams and Ramirezi.
OK to Mix with: NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-21 Herot (PMH), O-1 Rainbows, O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 53 Syno
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-9 Arch (MAH), NW-13 Geo (PMAS), NW-14 Geo (MAN), NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-16 Gym (PMAN), NW-17 Gym (PMAS), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-20 Heros (AMS), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-25 Sat (PMAS), NW-26 The (PMAN), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-31 V (MAN), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 Mik (Rams), 2- Aulo, 6-Cal, 7-Cha, 8-Copad, 10- Cyno, 13-Cyrt, 14-Dimi, 15-Iodo, 18-Labeo, 19- Labid, 20- Lepi, 21- Let, 23-Met, 24-Mylo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 33-Proto, 35- Sci, 37- Stig, 39-Tram, 44 Vic (P), 45 Vic (M), 47 Foss, 48- Hor, 49-Til
Do not Mix with: Any fish not on their OK or Maybe lists.
Note: The more fish listed in the OK and Maybe lists the better a particular fish is as a community fish. Fish with little or no OK and, or Maybe list are not good community tank fish. Some tank or farm raised New World cichlids that have become accustomed to Moderately Hard water conditions that would other wise require soft water may work in moderately hard water as well. Spawning these type fish in moderately hard water can be hard. Sometimes they may spawn; but the eggs will not hatch. To spawn this type fish successfully in moderately hard water, you may have to removed the eggs and hatch them on you own in softer water, then slowly add more moderately hard water until the fry adjust. All New World cichlids pfer caves and Java moss or other plants. Softer water types also require drift wood. Note drift wood can lower pH and can not be used with African Cichlids. In some but not all New World cichlids the following is true as well. Higher water temperatures above 80 T can cause spawns of more males. Temperatures around 78 F can cause an equal split of males and females from spawns. Lower temperatures, 72-77 can cause more females in a spawn. Also neutral or higher PH can cause more females in a spawn. Lower PH can cause more males in a spawn.
Due to higher aggressive nature of New World Cichlid spawns, females will guard eggs and fry from all other fish in the tank. Females have be know to kill off all other tank mates, especially males when guarding eggs and fry. I advise removing all males and if possible all other tank mates when a female is guarding eggs or fry. In some cases in larger tanks, if you provide a lot of java moss and other hiding places the rest of the fish will stay away from the female and her eggs or fry and you will not need to remove them. A good rule of thump with these fist is one hiding place per fish. Broken clay pots make excellent hiding places for these fish.
O-1 Rainbows Schooling fish best kept six or more to a group, equal amounts of males and females or one extra female. Can be used as a differ fish for several varieties of cichlid fish. Preferred water: 72 to 79 F, PH 6.5 to 8.0, Soft to moderately hard water.
OK to Mix with: O-2 Cory, O-3 Pleco, 2-Aulo, 8-Copad, 16-Iodo, 19-Labid, 21-Let, 23-Met, 33-Proto, 44-Vic (P), 45- Vic (M), 53-Syno, NW-1 Aeq (P<S), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-8 Apisto (PMS), NW-13 Geo (PMS), NW-14 Geo (MAH), NW-16 Gym (PMAN), NW-17 Gym (PMAS), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-20 Hero (AMS), NW-21 Hero (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-31 V (MAN), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-31 V (MAN), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 Mik (RAMS)
Maybe OK to Mix with: 13-Cyr, 14-Dimi, 17-Jul, 22-Melan, 24-Mylo, 25-Neo (F), 27-Neo (O), 28-Nimbo, 30-Oto, 32-Plac, 40-Trem, 46-Vic (A), 47-Foss, 52-Lim, NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-26 The (PMAN), NW-28 V (PMS)
Do not Mix with: All other fish not listed in the OK or Maybe list.
O-2 Cory Catfish, Senstive to aquarium Salt, can not be mixed with African cichlids due to salt. Shooling fish, best keep in groups of 6. Bottom feeders. Perfer soft water: but can tolerate a wide range of hardness, temperature, and PH.
OK to Mix with: O-1 Rainbow, NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-8 Apisto (PMAS), NW-9 Arch (MAAH), NW-13 Geo (PMAS), NW-14 Geo (MAN), NW-16 Geo (PMAN), NW-17 Geo (PMAS), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-20 Heros (AMS), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-24 Ped (MAAH), NW-25 Sat (PMAS), NW-26 The (PMAN), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-31 U (MAN), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 Mik (Rams)
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-2 Aeq (AS), NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-4 Amp (AH) NW-15 Gym (MAH)
Do not Mix with: 0-2 Cory, 0-3 Pleco, 53 Syno, and all other fish not listed on their OK or maybe list.
O-3 Pleco Larger catfish, can be kept in Singles or Matted Pairs. Preferred water: Soft to medium Hard. 68 to 82 F, PH 6.0 to 7.5. Sensitive to aquarium salt, do not mix with African cichlids.
OK to Mix with: O-1 Rainbow, NW-1 Aeq (PMS), NW-7 Apisto (PMH), NW-8 Apisto (PMAS), NW-9 Arch (MAAH), NW-13 Geo (PMAS), NW-14 Geo (MAN), NW-16 Geo (PMAN), NW-17 Geo (PMAS), NW-18 Her (MA), NW-20 Heros (AMS), NW-21 Herot (PMH), NW-22 Hyp (MAH), NW-24 Ped (MAAH), NW-25 Sat (PMAS), NW-27 Thor (MAH), NW-28 U (PMS), NW-31 U (MAN), NW-32 V (MAH), NW-33 Mik (Rams)
Maybe OK to Mix with: NW-2 Aeq (AS), NW-3 Amp (MAH), NW-4 Amp (AH) NW-15 Gym (MAH), NW-26 THe (PMAN)
Do Not Mix with: 0-2 Cory, 0-3 Pleco, 53 Syno, and all other fish not listed on their OK or maybe list.