No, avoid this pairing
Data confidence: high
- aggression_riskAggression or territorial behavior needs extra space, cover, and careful observation.
- coldwater_tropical_conflictGoldfish-style coolwater, feeding, and waste needs conflict with typical tropical community planning.
- biotope_mismatchMalawi mbuna need hard alkaline Lake Malawi-style housing and should not be mixed with New World cichlids, goldfish, puffers, or general community fish.
- ph_range_conflictAggression or territorial behavior needs extra space, cover, and careful observation.
Verified sources: Mbuna overview | Labidochromis caeruleus overview
auratus cichlid | fancy goldfish | auratus cichlid | fancy goldfish
