Texas Cichlid tank mates
Herichthys cyanoguttatus
5 rated pairings from the Texas Cichlid care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Texas Cichlid needs at least 55 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Convict Cichlid
Amatitlania nigrofasciata
30 gal min · 6" adult · Aggressive
Similar aggression level and size; can coexist if tank is large with adequate territories
Jack Dempsey
Rocio octofasciata
55 gal min · 8" adult · Aggressive
Comparable temperament and water requirements; both are hardy and aggressive cichlids
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
20 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Armored body deters aggression; nocturnal and occupies different tank zones
Use caution
2 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Firemouth Cichlid
Thorichthys meeki
30 gal min · 6" adult · Semi-aggressive
Smaller than Texas Cichlid; only suitable if Texas is not overly aggressive or in very large tanks
Silver Dollar
Metynnis argenteus
55 gal min · 6" adult · Peaceful
Fast schooling fish that may avoid aggression; requires open swimming space and larger tank
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