Can chili rasboras live with peacock cichlids?
Verdict
No
No. Chili rasboras and peacock cichlids should not share a tank. Different water: chili rasboras want pH 4–7, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.
What to watch
- Deal breakerDifferent water: chili rasboras want pH 4–7, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.
- Deal breakerAt 6 inches a peacock cichlid can swallow a 0.8-inch chili rasbora whole.
What works
- Both are fine at 76–82°F.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Chili rasbora | Peacock cichlid | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82 °F | 76–82 °F |
| pH | 4–7 | 7.8–8.6 |
| Adult size | 0.8 in | 6.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 55 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Middle | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 8+ | Groups of 4+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for chili rasboras
Better tank mates for peacock cichlids
MollyYes
Electric yellow cichlidYes
Firemouth cichlidYes
Blue gouramiYes
OscarYes
Chinese algae eaterYes
All peacock cichlid tank mates
Questions
Can chili rasboras live with peacock cichlids?
No. Chili rasboras and peacock cichlids should not share a tank. Different water: chili rasboras want pH 4–7, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.
What temperature suits both chili rasboras and peacock cichlids?
76–82 °F. Chili rasboras need 75–82 °F, peacock cichlids need 76–82 °F.
What size tank do chili rasboras and peacock cichlids need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the peacock cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.