Can african cichlids live with mollies?

Verdict
No

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

African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 MollyMolly72–82°F · pH 7.5–8.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°African cichlid 75–82°Molly 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8.5African cichlid 7.8–8.6Molly 7.5–8.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

African cichlid · 5 inMolly · 4 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 cichlidMolly
Temperature75–82 °F72–82 °F
pH7.8–8.67.5–8.5
Adult size5.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 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 mollies

All molly tank mates

Questions

Can african cichlids live with mollies?

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

What temperature suits both african cichlids and mollies?

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

What size tank do african cichlids and mollies need together?

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