Can Peacock Cichlid Live With Apistogramma?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Peacock Cichlid needs 7.8–8.6, Apistogramma needs 5.0–7.0.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Peacock Cichlid | Apistogramma | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–82°F | 73–84°F | 76–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7.8–8.6 | 5–7 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 6" | 3" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 55 gal | 20 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Peacock Cichlid
Aulonocara spp.
intermediatesemi-aggressive55+ gal
The Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara spp.) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 6 inches. Semi-aggressive temperament, minimum 55 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Apistogramma
Apistogramma cacatuoides
intermediatesemi-aggressive20+ gal
The Apistogramma (Apistogramma cacatuoides) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 3 inches. Semi-aggressive temperament, minimum 20 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Peacock Cichlid:
For Apistogramma:
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