Can Peacock Cichlid Live With Chili Rasbora?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Peacock Cichlid needs 7.8–8.6, Chili Rasbora needs 4.0–7.0.
Ad
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Peacock Cichlid | Chili Rasbora | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–82°F | 72–82°F | 76–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7.8–8.6 | 4–7 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 6" | 0.8" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 55 gal | 5 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Micro-omnivore | — |
| 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 →Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
intermediatepeaceful5+ gal
The Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 0.8 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 5 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Peacock Cichlid:
For Chili Rasbora:
Ad