Can ember tetras live with peacock cichlids?
Verdict
No
No. Ember tetras and peacock cichlids should not share a tank. Different water: ember tetras want pH 5.5–7, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.
What to watch
- Deal breakerDifferent water: ember tetras want pH 5.5–7, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.
- Deal breakerAt 6 inches a peacock cichlid can swallow a 0.8-inch ember tetra whole.
What works
- Both are fine at 76–82°F.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Ember tetra | Peacock cichlid | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–84 °F | 76–82 °F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 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 6+ | Groups of 4+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for ember tetras
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 ember tetras live with peacock cichlids?
No. Ember tetras and peacock cichlids should not share a tank. Different water: ember tetras want pH 5.5–7, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.
What temperature suits both ember tetras and peacock cichlids?
76–82 °F. Ember tetras need 73–84 °F, peacock cichlids need 76–82 °F.
What size tank do ember tetras and peacock cichlids need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the peacock cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.