Tank mates (Freshwater)
African rift cichlid tank mates & compatibility
Compatibility hub for African rift cichlid (Mbuna / peacock types): links to pair guides and tank mate articles.
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African rift cichlid tank mates
Use the pair pages below for two-species compatibility. Always cross-check temperature, adult size, and temperament before mixing stock.
Pair guides
- African rift cichlid × Bristlenose pleco
- African rift cichlid × Large bottom catfish
- African rift cichlid × Synodontis catfish
Species guide: African rift cichlid
