Can zebra danios live with peacock cichlids?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Zebra danioZebra danio65–77°F · pH 6.5–8 Peacock cichlidPeacock cichlid76–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Zebra danio · 2 inPeacock cichlid · 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

Zebra danioPeacock cichlid
Temperature65–77 °F76–82 °F
pH6.5–87.8–8.6
Adult size2.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 4+
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can zebra danios live with peacock cichlids?

Yes, with care. Zebra danios and peacock cichlids 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 zebra danios and peacock cichlids?

76–77 °F. Zebra danios need 65–77 °F, peacock cichlids need 76–82 °F.

What size tank do zebra danios and peacock cichlids need together?

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