Guttatus Jewel Cichlid tank mates
Hemichromis guttatus
6 rated pairings from the Guttatus Jewel Cichlid care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Guttatus Jewel Cichlid needs at least 40 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Hoplo Catfish
Megalechis thoracata
75 gal min · 8" adult · Semi-aggressive
Armored catfish that can hold its own against cichlid aggression
Sailfin Pleco
Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps
150 gal min · 24" adult · Peaceful
Large, armored pleco that is generally ignored by jewel cichlids
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
20 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling algae eater that stays out of the cichlid's territory
Use caution
3 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Jewel Cichlid
Hemichromis bimaculatus
30 gal min · 6" adult · Aggressive
Conspecific aggression is high; only keep as a bonded pair with ample space
Firemouth Cichlid
Thorichthys meeki
30 gal min · 6" adult · Semi-aggressive
Similar size and temperament; may coexist in large tanks with territory breaks
Convict Cichlid
Amatitlania nigrofasciata
30 gal min · 6" adult · Aggressive
Comparable aggression level; works in large tanks but monitor closely
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