Can Royal Gramma Live With Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara)?
❌Not Compatible
Cannot coexist — Royal Gramma is saltwater, Peacock Cichlid is freshwater.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Royal Gramma | Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–79°F | 75–82°F | 76–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 7.5–8.5 | 8.1–8.4 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 3.1" | 5.9" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 30 gal | 53 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Royal Gramma
Gramma loreto
beginnerpeaceful30+ gal
The Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto) is a beginner saltwater species known for its purple (front), yellow (rear) coloration. Purple/yellow bicolor. Bottom to 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 Royal Gramma:
For Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara):
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