What fish can live with Festivum Cichlid?

Festivum Cichlid pairs well with Male Betta, Honey Gourami, German Blue Ram, Cockatoo Apisto, Clown Loach, Croaking Gourami. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Festivum Cichlid

Mesonauta festivus

Also known as: Flag Cichlid

Cichlidspeaceful

Adult size

6″

Minimum tank

55 gal

Temperature

75–82°F

6–7.5

Schooling

Group of 6+

Water level

mid

Grows from juvenile

Typically sold at ~2″ and reaches 6″ over ~1 year. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.

Diet

Flake, pellets, frozen, veggies

Notes

Tall silvery body with a diagonal black stripe through the eye. One of the few cichlids that schools and is peaceful enough for community tanks with discus and angels. Eats plants, keep with tough plants only.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Festivum Cichlid

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Festivum Cichlidin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.