Chocolate Cichlid tank mates
Hypselecara temporalis
5 rated pairings from the Chocolate Cichlid care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Chocolate Cichlid needs at least 75 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Corydoras Duplicareus
Corydoras duplicareus
15 gal min · 2.2" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling catfish that share similar water parameters and peaceful temperament
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Algae-eating catfish that occupy bottom zone and pose no threat; beneficial tank mates
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small schooling fish that occupy upper water column; peaceful and unlikely to trigger predatory response
Apistogramma Borellii
Apistogramma borellii
20 gal min · 3" adult · Semi-aggressive
Dwarf cichlid that occupies different territory; both species are peaceful and non-competitive
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Schooling fish that remain in mid-water; peaceful and compatible with chocolate cichlid's temperament
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.