Can guppies live with african cichlids?

Verdict
No

No. Guppies and african cichlids should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful guppies.

GuppyGuppy72–82°F · pH 6.8–7.8 African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Guppy 72–82°African cichlid 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8Guppy 6.8–7.8African cichlid 7.8–8.6
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Guppy · 2 inAfrican cichlid · 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

GuppyAfrican cichlid
Temperature72–82 °F75–82 °F
pH6.8–7.87.8–8.6
Adult size2.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swims atTopAll levels
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for guppies

All guppy tank mates

Better tank mates for african cichlids

All african cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can guppies live with african cichlids?

No. Guppies and african cichlids should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful guppies.

What temperature suits both guppies and african cichlids?

75–82 °F. Guppies need 72–82 °F, african cichlids need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do guppies and african cichlids need together?

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