Macmasteri Dwarf Cichlid tank mates
Apistogramma macmasteri
4 rated pairings from the Macmasteri Dwarf Cichlid care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Macmasteri 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
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eaters that occupy different tank zones and won't compete for food or territory
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, fast-moving tetras that stay in mid-water column and are too quick to be reliably predated upon
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
Also recommended alongside Macmasteri Dwarf Cichlid
Species whose own guides list Macmasteri Dwarf Cichlid as a tank mate.
Auratus Cichlid
Melanochromis auratus
55 gal min · 4.3" adult · Aggressive
Bumblebee Cichlid
Pseudotropheus crabro
30 gal min · 3.5" adult · Aggressive
Cobalt Blue Zebra Cichlid
Maylandia callainos
40 gal min · 5.5" adult · Aggressive
Cylindricus Cichlid
Neolamprologus cylindricus
20 gal min · 4" adult · Semi-aggressive
Tanganyika Clown Goby
Eretmodus cyanostictus
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
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