Can african cichlids live with glofish?

Verdict
No

No. African cichlids and glofish should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and much bigger than glofish.

African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 GloFish tetraGloFish tetra72–80°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°African cichlid 75–82°GloFish tetra 72–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789African cichlid 7.8–8.6GloFish tetra 6–7.5
No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

Size to scale

African cichlid · 5 inGloFish tetra · 2.5 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 cichlidGloFish tetra
Temperature75–82 °F72–80 °F
pH7.8–8.66–7.5
Adult size5.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank55 gal15 gal
TemperamentAggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atAll levelsMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for african cichlids

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Better tank mates for glofish

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Questions

Can african cichlids live with glofish?

No. African cichlids and glofish should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and much bigger than glofish.

What temperature suits both african cichlids and glofish?

75–80 °F. African cichlids need 75–82 °F, glofish need 72–80 °F.

What size tank do african cichlids and glofish need together?

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