Can african cichlids live with glass catfish?

Verdict
No

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

African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 Glass catfishGlass catfish75–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°African cichlid 75–82°Glass catfish 75–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789African cichlid 7.8–8.6Glass catfish 6.5–7.5
No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

Size to scale

African cichlid · 5 inGlass catfish · 3 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 cichlidGlass catfish
Temperature75–82 °F75–80 °F
pH7.8–8.66.5–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atAll levelsMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietHerbivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can african cichlids live with glass catfish?

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

What temperature suits both african cichlids and glass catfish?

75–80 °F. African cichlids need 75–82 °F, glass catfish need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do african cichlids and glass catfish need together?

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