No, avoid this pairing
Data confidence: high
- aggression_riskAggression or territorial behavior needs extra space, cover, and careful observation.
- biotope_mismatchMalawi mbuna are territorial hard-water cichlids, not peaceful community fish; this pairing mixes incompatible behavior and water expectations.
- ph_range_conflictAggression or territorial behavior needs extra space, cover, and careful observation.
- gh_kh_mismatchAggression or territorial behavior needs extra space, cover, and careful observation.
Verified sources: Mbuna overview | Labidochromis caeruleus overview
auratus cichlid | dwarf gourami | auratus cichlid | dwarf gourami
