Can Congo Tetra Live With Electric Yellow Cichlid?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Congo Tetra needs 6.0–7.5, Electric Yellow Cichlid needs 7.8–8.6.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Congo Tetra | Electric Yellow Cichlid | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 7.8–8.6 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 3.5" | 4" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 30 gal | 30 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Congo Tetra
Phenacogrammus interruptus
intermediatepeaceful30+ gal
Congo tetras are the showstoppers of the tetra family. Males develop spectacular flowing fins with an iridescent rainbow sheen that shifts from blue to gold to green under aquarium lighting. They are larger than most tetras (up to 3.5 inches) and need a spacious, well-planted tank to display their full beauty. Peaceful but shy — they thrive with calm tank mates.
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 Congo Tetra:
For Electric Yellow Cichlid:
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