Can Black Skirt Tetra Live With Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara)?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Black Skirt Tetra needs 6.0–7.5, Peacock Cichlid needs 7.8–8.6.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Black Skirt Tetra | Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–79°F | 75–82°F | 76–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 7.5–8.5 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 3" | 5.9" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 53 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Black Skirt Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Black Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) is a beginner freshwater species known for its silver, black coloration. Also called black widow tetra. Mid.
Full care guide →Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara)
Aulonocara spp.
intermediatesemi-aggressive53+ gal
The Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) (Aulonocara spp.) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its blue, yellow, orange (varies by species) coloration. Many colorful species. Mid to Bottom.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Black Skirt Tetra:
For Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara):
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