Can Tiger Barb Live With Peacock Cichlid?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Tiger Barb needs 6.0–7.5, Peacock Cichlid needs 7.8–8.6.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Tiger Barb | Peacock Cichlid | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 76–82°F | 76–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 7.8–8.6 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 3" | 6" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 55 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Tiger Barb
Puntigrus tetrazona
beginnersemi-aggressive20+ gal
Tiger barbs are energetic, boldly-striped schooling fish that add constant motion and personality to aquariums. Their orange body with four distinctive black vertical stripes is instantly recognizable. They are notorious fin nippers when kept in small groups, but this behavior is easily managed by keeping 8+ together in a spacious tank.
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 Peacock Cichlid:
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