Can peacock cichlids live with paradise fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, peacock cichlids and paradise fish can live together. Both are fine at 76–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Peacock cichlidPeacock cichlid76–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–79°Peacock cichlid 76–82°Paradise fish 61–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8Peacock cichlid 7.8–8.6Paradise fish 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Peacock cichlid · 6 inParadise fish · 3.5 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

Peacock cichlidParadise fish
Temperature76–82 °F61–79 °F
pH7.8–8.66–8
Adult size6.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 4+One per tank
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can peacock cichlids live with paradise fish?

Yes, peacock cichlids and paradise fish can live together. Both are fine at 76–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both peacock cichlids and paradise fish?

76–79 °F. Peacock cichlids need 76–82 °F, paradise fish need 61–79 °F.

What size tank do peacock cichlids and paradise fish need together?

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