Can Rummy Nose Tetra Live With Peacock Cichlid?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Rummy Nose Tetra needs 5.5–7.0, Peacock Cichlid needs 7.8–8.6.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Rummy Nose Tetra | Peacock Cichlid | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–84°F | 76–82°F | 76–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5.5–7 | 7.8–8.6 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 2.5" | 6" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 55 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
intermediatepeaceful20+ gal
Rummy nose tetras are considered the ultimate schooling fish in the freshwater hobby. Their tight, synchronized formations are unmatched by any other tetra species. The vivid red nose serves as a health indicator — bright red means healthy, pale red means stressed. They prefer soft, acidic water and are slightly more demanding than neon tetras.
Full care guide →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 →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Rummy Nose Tetra:
For Peacock Cichlid:
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