Can Angelfish Live With Electric Yellow Cichlid?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Angelfish needs 6.0–7.5, Electric Yellow Cichlid needs 7.8–8.6.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Angelfish | Electric Yellow Cichlid | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–84°F | 75–82°F | 76–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 7.8–8.6 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 6" | 4" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 30 gal | 30 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
intermediatesemi-aggressive30+ gal
Freshwater angelfish are elegant, tall-bodied cichlids that are a centerpiece in many community aquariums. They come in many color varieties including silver, marble, koi, and black. While generally peaceful, they become territorial when breeding and will eat small fish like neon tetras.
Full care guide →Electric Yellow Cichlid
Labidochromis caeruleus
intermediatesemi-aggressive30+ gal
The Electric Yellow Cichlid (Labidochromis caeruleus) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 4 inches. Semi-aggressive temperament, minimum 30 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Angelfish:
For Electric Yellow Cichlid:
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