Can african cichlids live with firemouth cichlids?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. African cichlids and firemouth cichlids can share a tank, but watch one thing. African cichlids are aggressive. Firemouth cichlids hold their own only in a big tank with places to hide.

African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 Firemouth cichlidFiremouth cichlid75–86°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°African cichlid 75–82°Firemouth cichlid 75–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8African cichlid 7.8–8.6Firemouth cichlid 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

African cichlid · 5 inFiremouth cichlid · 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 cichlidFiremouth cichlid
Temperature75–82 °F75–86 °F
pH7.8–8.66.5–8
Adult size5.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentAggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atAll levelsBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for african cichlids

All african cichlid tank mates

Better tank mates for firemouth cichlids

All firemouth cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can african cichlids live with firemouth cichlids?

Yes, with care. African cichlids and firemouth cichlids can share a tank, but watch one thing. African cichlids are aggressive. Firemouth cichlids hold their own only in a big tank with places to hide.

What temperature suits both african cichlids and firemouth cichlids?

75–82 °F. African cichlids need 75–82 °F, firemouth cichlids need 75–86 °F.

What size tank do african cichlids and firemouth cichlids need together?

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