Malawi eyebiter
Dimidiochromis compressiceps
Cichlidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
24-28 °C
pH
8-8
Size
23 cm
Lifespan
12 years
Min tank300 L
Price$$$$
DietCarnivore
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
OriginAfrica
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Dimidiochromis compressiceps requires a tank with a minimum capacity of 300L, a temperature range of 24-28°C, and a pH of 8.0. It is essential to maintain stable water parameters to ensure the well-being of this species.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (9)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demon eartheater Satanoperca jurupari Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Gold Shell Dweller Lamprologus ocellatus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Jewelfish Hemichromis bimaculatus Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Multies Neolamprologus multifasciatus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Rainbow krib Pelvicachromis pulcher Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Ram cichlid Mikrogeophagus ramirezi var. Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Ram cichlid Mikrogeophagus ramirezi Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Tanganyika blackfin Altolamprologus calvus Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Temporaris Shell Dweller Telmatochromis temporalis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
3 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Firemouth cichlid Thorichthys meeki Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Haitian cichlid Nandopsis haitiensis Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Hump-head Cyrtocara moorii Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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