Can peacock cichlids live with dojo loaches?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Peacock cichlids and dojo loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Peacock cichlidPeacock cichlid76–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 Dojo loachDojo loach59–77°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–77°Peacock cichlid 76–82°Dojo loach 59–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8Peacock cichlid 7.8–8.6Dojo loach 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Peacock cichlid · 6 inDojo loach · 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

Peacock cichlidDojo loach
Temperature76–82 °F59–77 °F
pH7.8–8.66.5–8
Adult size6.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 4+Groups of 3+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Better tank mates for dojo loaches

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Questions

Can peacock cichlids live with dojo loaches?

Yes, with care. Peacock cichlids and dojo loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both peacock cichlids and dojo loaches?

76–77 °F. Peacock cichlids need 76–82 °F, dojo loaches need 59–77 °F.

What size tank do peacock cichlids and dojo loaches need together?

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