Can peacock cichlids live with endlers?

Verdict
No

No. Peacock cichlids and endlers should not share a tank. At 6 inches a peacock cichlid can swallow a 1-inch endler's livebearer whole.

Peacock cichlidPeacock cichlid76–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 Endler's livebearerEndler's livebearer72–82°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–82°Peacock cichlid 76–82°Endler's livebearer 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8Peacock cichlid 7.8–8.6Endler's livebearer 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Peacock cichlid · 6 inEndler's livebearer · 1 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 cichlidEndler's livebearer
Temperature76–82 °F72–82 °F
pH7.8–8.67–8
Adult size6.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal5 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 4+Groups of 3+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for peacock cichlids

All peacock cichlid tank mates

Better tank mates for endlers

All endler's livebearer tank mates

Questions

Can peacock cichlids live with endlers?

No. Peacock cichlids and endlers should not share a tank. At 6 inches a peacock cichlid can swallow a 1-inch endler's livebearer whole.

What temperature suits both peacock cichlids and endlers?

76–82 °F. Peacock cichlids need 76–82 °F, endlers need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do peacock cichlids and endlers need together?

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