Cape Lopez Lyretail tank mates
Aphyosemion australe
5 rated pairings from the Cape Lopez Lyretail care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Cape Lopez Lyretail needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Clown Killifish
Epiplatys annulatus
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, water requirements, and peaceful temperament make them ideal companions
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eaters that don't compete for food and help maintain tank cleanliness
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that share similar water parameters and mid-water swimming zone
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small shrimp that occupy different ecological niches; avoid very young fry as they may be predated
Least Killifish
Heterandria formosa
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size and temperament; both prefer soft, acidic water conditions
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