Golden Dwarf Cichlid tank mates
Nannacara anomala
4 rated pairings from the Golden Dwarf Cichlid care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Golden Dwarf Cichlid needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
1 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small tetras are generally safe; avoid very tiny species that may trigger predatory instincts
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Similar size and peaceful temperament; monitor during breeding season
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small schooling fish that occupy middle water column and complement dwarf cichlids
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.