Can african cichlids live with siamese algae eaters?

Verdict
No

No. African cichlids and siamese algae eaters should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful siamese algae eaters.

African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 Siamese algae eaterSiamese algae eater75–79°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°African cichlid 75–82°Siamese algae eater 75–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789African cichlid 7.8–8.6Siamese algae eater 6.5–7.5
No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

Size to scale

African cichlid · 5 inSiamese algae eater · 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 cichlidSiamese algae eater
Temperature75–82 °F75–79 °F
pH7.8–8.66.5–7.5
Adult size5.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atAll levelsBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can african cichlids live with siamese algae eaters?

No. African cichlids and siamese algae eaters should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful siamese algae eaters.

What temperature suits both african cichlids and siamese algae eaters?

75–79 °F. African cichlids need 75–82 °F, siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F.

What size tank do african cichlids and siamese algae eaters need together?

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