Brichardi Cichlid tank mates
Neolamprologus brichardi
6 rated pairings from the Brichardi Cichlid care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Brichardi Cichlid needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
6 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Marlier's Julie
Julidochromis marlieri
30 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Another Tanganyikan cichlid that shares similar water requirements and can coexist if space is adequate
Convict Julie
Julidochromis regani
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Compatible Tanganyikan species with similar water parameter needs and comparable temperament
Caudopunctatus Cichlid
Neolamprologus caudopunctatus
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Small Tanganyikan cichlid that shares the same water chemistry requirements and generally coexists peacefully
Similis Shell Dweller
Neolamprologus similis
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Occupies a different niche (shells on the substrate) reducing territorial conflict with Brichardi
Brevis Shell Dweller
Neolamprologus brevis
20 gal min · 1.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Small shell-dwelling Tanganyikan cichlid that stays near the bottom, minimizing competition with Brichardi
Synodontis Multipunctatus
Synodontis multipunctatus
55 gal min · 11" adult · Semi-aggressive
Tanganyikan catfish that acts as a bottom dweller and scavenger, compatible with Brichardi in larger tanks
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.