Can african cichlids live with dojo loaches?

Verdict
No

No. African cichlids and dojo loaches should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful dojo loaches.

African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 Dojo loachDojo loach59–77°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–77°African cichlid 75–82°Dojo loach 59–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8African cichlid 7.8–8.6Dojo loach 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

African cichlid · 5 inDojo loach · 6 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

African cichlidDojo loach
Temperature75–82 °F59–77 °F
pH7.8–8.66.5–8
Adult size5.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal55 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atAll levelsBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 3+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can african cichlids live with dojo loaches?

No. African cichlids and dojo loaches should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful dojo loaches.

What temperature suits both african cichlids and dojo loaches?

75–77 °F. African cichlids need 75–82 °F, dojo loaches need 59–77 °F.

What size tank do african cichlids and dojo loaches need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the african cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.