Can african cichlids live with endlers?

Verdict
No

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

African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 Endler's livebearerEndler's livebearer72–82°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°African cichlid 75–82°Endler's livebearer 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8African cichlid 7.8–8.6Endler's livebearer 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

African cichlid · 5 inEndler's livebearer · 1 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 cichlidEndler's livebearer
Temperature75–82 °F72–82 °F
pH7.8–8.67–8
Adult size5.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal5 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atAll levelsTop
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 3+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for african cichlids

All african cichlid tank mates

Better tank mates for endlers

All endler's livebearer tank mates

Questions

Can african cichlids live with endlers?

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

What temperature suits both african cichlids and endlers?

75–82 °F. African cichlids need 75–82 °F, endlers need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do african cichlids and endlers need together?

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